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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.23, 1,321.05 and 333.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.23, 1,321.05 and 333.43 is: 499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.23 : 1,321.05 = 333.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.23/1,321.05 = 333.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.23x = 1,321.05 × 333.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.23x = 440,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,477.70/881.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.84

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