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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.21, 1,324.63 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.21, 1,324.63 and 362.70 is: 543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.21 : 1,324.63 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.21/1,324.63 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.21x = 1,324.63 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.21x = 480,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,442.39/883.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.97

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