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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.24, 1,321.92 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.24, 1,321.92 and 256.52 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.24 : 1,321.92 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.24/1,321.92 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.24x = 1,321.92 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.24x = 339,098.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,098.92/881.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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