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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.58, 1,322.55 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.58, 1,322.55 and 296.52 is: 444.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.58 : 1,322.55 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.58/1,322.55 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.58x = 1,322.55 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.58x = 392,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,162.53/881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.84

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