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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.91, 1,321.95 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.91, 1,321.95 and 333.11 is: 499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.91 : 1,321.95 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.91/1,321.95 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.91x = 1,321.95 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.91x = 440,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,354.76/880.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.89

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