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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.95, 1,323.56 and 327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.95, 1,323.56 and 327.50 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.95 : 1,323.56 = 327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.95/1,323.56 = 327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.95x = 1,323.56 × 327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.95x = 433,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,465.90/882.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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