Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.10, 1,320.69 and 367.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 881.10, 1,320.69 and 367.50 is: 550.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
881.10 : 1,320.69 = 367.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
881.10/1,320.69 = 367.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
881.10x = 1,320.69 × 367.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
881.10x = 485,353.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,353.58/881.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550.85
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