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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.70, 1,323 and 362.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.70, 1,323 and 362.10 is: 543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.70 : 1,323 = 362.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.70/1,323 = 362.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.70x = 1,323 × 362.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.70x = 479,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,058.30/881.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.33

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