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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.16, 1,321.60 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.16, 1,321.60 and 361.04 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.16 : 1,321.60 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.16/1,321.60 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.16x = 1,321.60 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.16x = 477,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,150.46/881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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