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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.16, 1,322.07 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.16, 1,322.07 and 361.56 is: 542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.16 : 1,322.07 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.16/1,322.07 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.16x = 1,322.07 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.16x = 478,007.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,007.63/881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.48

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