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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.19, 1,324.39 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.19, 1,324.39 and 362.76 is: 543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.19 : 1,324.39 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.19/1,324.39 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.19x = 1,324.39 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.19x = 480,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,434.81/883.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.98

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