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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.60, 1,321.80 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.60, 1,321.80 and 361.45 is: 541.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.60 : 1,321.80 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.60/1,321.80 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.60x = 1,321.80 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.60x = 477,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,764.61/881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.93

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