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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.33, 1,322.54 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.33, 1,322.54 and 333.44 is: 500.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.33 : 1,322.54 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.33/1,322.54 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.33x = 1,322.54 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.33x = 440,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,979.46/881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.36

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