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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.97, 1,323.03 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.97, 1,323.03 and 361.79 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.97 : 1,323.03 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.97/1,323.03 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.97x = 1,323.03 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.97x = 478,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,657.21/881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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