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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.66, 1,323.95 and 362.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.66, 1,323.95 and 362.53 is: 543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.66 : 1,323.95 = 362.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.66/1,323.95 = 362.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.66x = 1,323.95 × 362.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.66x = 479,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,978.22/882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.78

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