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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.03, 1,320.18 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.03, 1,320.18 and 332.92 is: 498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.03 : 1,320.18 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.03/1,320.18 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.03x = 1,320.18 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.03x = 439,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,506.06/881.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.85

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