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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.26, 1,322.40 and 333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.26, 1,322.40 and 333.82 is: 500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.26 : 1,322.40 = 333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.26/1,322.40 = 333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.26x = 1,322.40 × 333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.26x = 441,443.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,443.57/881.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.92

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