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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.04, 1,321.14 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.04, 1,321.14 and 303.50 is: 455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.04 : 1,321.14 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.04/1,321.14 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.04x = 1,321.14 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.04x = 400,965.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,965.99/881.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.11

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