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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.95, 1,321.99 and 361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.95, 1,321.99 and 361.75 is: 542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.95 : 1,321.99 = 361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.95/1,321.99 = 361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.95x = 1,321.99 × 361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.95x = 478,229.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,229.88/881.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.24

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