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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.95, 1,323.55 and 362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.95, 1,323.55 and 362.42 is: 543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.95 : 1,323.55 = 362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.95/1,323.55 = 362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.95x = 1,323.55 × 362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.95x = 479,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,679.61/881.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.89

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