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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.75, 1,322.53 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.75, 1,322.53 and 361.24 is: 541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.75 : 1,322.53 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.75/1,322.53 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.75x = 1,322.53 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.75x = 477,746.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,746.53/881.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.81

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