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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.93, 1,322.88 and 361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.93, 1,322.88 and 361.55 is: 542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.93 : 1,322.88 = 361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.93/1,322.88 = 361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.93x = 1,322.88 × 361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.93x = 478,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,287.26/881.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.32

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