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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.18, 1,320.74 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.18, 1,320.74 and 333.02 is: 499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.18 : 1,320.74 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.18/1,320.74 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.18x = 1,320.74 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.18x = 439,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,832.83/881.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.14

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