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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.18, 1,321.01 and 333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.18, 1,321.01 and 333.75 is: 500.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.18 : 1,321.01 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.18/1,321.01 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.18x = 1,321.01 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.18x = 440,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,891.62/881.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.34

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