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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.74, 1,322.40 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.74, 1,322.40 and 361.58 is: 542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.74 : 1,322.40 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.74/1,322.40 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.74x = 1,322.40 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.74x = 478,153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,153.39/881.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.28

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