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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.92, 1,324.16 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.92, 1,324.16 and 363.07 is: 544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.92 : 1,324.16 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.92/1,324.16 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.92x = 1,324.16 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.92x = 480,754.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,754.79/882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.51

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