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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.90, 1,324.08 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.90, 1,324.08 and 362.88 is: 544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.90 : 1,324.08 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.90/1,324.08 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.90x = 1,324.08 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.90x = 480,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,482.15/882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.21

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