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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.72, 1,322.74 and 362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.72, 1,322.74 and 362.01 is: 543.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.72 : 1,322.74 = 362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.72/1,322.74 = 362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.72x = 1,322.74 × 362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.72x = 478,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,839.24/881.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.07

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