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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.13, 1,321.63 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.13, 1,321.63 and 333.24 is: 499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.13 : 1,321.63 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.13/1,321.63 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.13x = 1,321.63 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.13x = 440,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,419.98/881.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.84

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