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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.44, 1,321.84 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.44, 1,321.84 and 333.34 is: 499.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.44 : 1,321.84 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.44/1,321.84 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.44x = 1,321.84 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.44x = 440,622.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,622.15/881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.89

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