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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.39, 1,322.26 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.39, 1,322.26 and 333.56 is: 500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.39 : 1,322.26 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.39/1,322.26 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.39x = 1,322.26 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.39x = 441,053.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,053.05/881.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.41

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