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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.27, 1,322.18 and 296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.27, 1,322.18 and 296.55 is: 444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.27 : 1,322.18 = 296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.27/1,322.18 = 296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.27x = 1,322.18 × 296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.27x = 392,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,093.22/881.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.92

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