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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.72, 1,323.83 and 355.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.72, 1,323.83 and 355.63 is: 533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.72 : 1,323.83 = 355.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.72/1,323.83 = 355.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.72x = 1,323.83 × 355.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.72x = 470,786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,786.15/882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.34

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