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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.34, 1,321.90 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.34, 1,321.90 and 296.32 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.34 : 1,321.90 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.34/1,321.90 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.34x = 1,321.90 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.34x = 391,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,705.41/881.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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