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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.21, 1,322.33 and 333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.21, 1,322.33 and 333.79 is: 500.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.21 : 1,322.33 = 333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.21/1,322.33 = 333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.21x = 1,322.33 × 333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.21x = 441,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,375.56/881.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.87

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