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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.64, 1,323.03 and 362.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.64, 1,323.03 and 362.41 is: 543.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.64 : 1,323.03 = 362.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.64/1,323.03 = 362.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.64x = 1,323.03 × 362.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.64x = 479,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,479.30/882.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.23

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