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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.96, 1,324.52 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.96, 1,324.52 and 362.72 is: 544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.96 : 1,324.52 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.96/1,324.52 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.96x = 1,324.52 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.96x = 480,421.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,421.46/882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.10

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