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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.13, 1,321.38 and 361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.13, 1,321.38 and 361.11 is: 541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.13 : 1,321.38 = 361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.13/1,321.38 = 361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.13x = 1,321.38 × 361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.13x = 477,163.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,163.53/881.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.54

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