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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.62, 1,321.35 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.62, 1,321.35 and 361.60 is: 541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.62 : 1,321.35 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.62/1,321.35 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.62x = 1,321.35 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.62x = 477,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,800.16/881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.96

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