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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.10, 1,321.67 and 360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.10, 1,321.67 and 360.97 is: 541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.10 : 1,321.67 = 360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.10/1,321.67 = 360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.10x = 1,321.67 × 360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.10x = 477,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,083.07/881.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.46

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