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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.17, 1,322.31 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.17, 1,322.31 and 333.40 is: 500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.17 : 1,322.31 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.17/1,322.31 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.17x = 1,322.31 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.17x = 440,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,858.15/881.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.31

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