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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.32, 1,322.17 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.32, 1,322.17 and 296.34 is: 444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.32 : 1,322.17 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.32/1,322.17 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.32x = 1,322.17 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.32x = 391,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,811.86/881.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.58

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