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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.22, 1,321.36 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.22, 1,321.36 and 296 is: 443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.22 : 1,321.36 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.22/1,321.36 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.22x = 1,321.36 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.22x = 391,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,122.56/881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.84

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