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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.10, 1,322.19 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.10, 1,322.19 and 333.36 is: 500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.10 : 1,322.19 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.10/1,322.19 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.10x = 1,322.19 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.10x = 440,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,765.26/881.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.24

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