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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.27, 1,321.12 and 333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.27, 1,321.12 and 333.07 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.27 : 1,321.12 = 333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.27/1,321.12 = 333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.27x = 1,321.12 × 333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.27x = 440,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,022.14/881.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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