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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.27, 1,322.41 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.27, 1,322.41 and 361.18 is: 541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.27 : 1,322.41 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.27/1,322.41 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.27x = 1,322.41 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.27x = 477,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,628.04/881.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.98

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