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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.72, 1,323.12 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.72, 1,323.12 and 369.12 is: 553.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.72 : 1,323.12 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.72/1,323.12 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.72x = 1,323.12 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.72x = 488,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,390.05/882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.28

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