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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.08, 1,320.71 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.08, 1,320.71 and 333.02 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.08 : 1,320.71 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.08/1,320.71 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.08x = 1,320.71 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.08x = 439,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,824.48/881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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