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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.43, 1,322.21 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.43, 1,322.21 and 361.47 is: 542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.43 : 1,322.21 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.43/1,322.21 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.43x = 1,322.21 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.43x = 477,939.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,939.25/881.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.23

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