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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.64, 1,321.53 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.64, 1,321.53 and 361.41 is: 541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.64 : 1,321.53 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.64/1,321.53 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.64x = 1,321.53 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.64x = 477,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,614.16/881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.73

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