Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881, 1,321.50 and 368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 881, 1,321.50 and 368 is: 552
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
881 : 1,321.50 = 368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
881/1,321.50 = 368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
881x = 1,321.50 × 368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
881x = 486,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 486,312/881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552
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