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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.22, 1,321.04 and 333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.22, 1,321.04 and 333.26 is: 499.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.22 : 1,321.04 = 333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.22/1,321.04 = 333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.22x = 1,321.04 × 333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.22x = 440,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,241.52/881.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.58

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