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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.91, 1,321.17 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.91, 1,321.17 and 333.08 is: 499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.91 : 1,321.17 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.91/1,321.17 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.91x = 1,321.17 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.91x = 440,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,055.30/880.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.55

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