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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.44, 1,321.57 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.44, 1,321.57 and 361.29 is: 541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.44 : 1,321.57 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.44/1,321.57 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.44x = 1,321.57 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.44x = 477,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,473.40/881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.70

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