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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.16, 1,320.90 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.16, 1,320.90 and 360.84 is: 540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.16 : 1,320.90 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.16/1,320.90 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.16x = 1,320.90 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.16x = 476,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,633.56/881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.92

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