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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.47, 1,321.78 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.47, 1,321.78 and 333.30 is: 499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.47 : 1,321.78 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.47/1,321.78 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.47x = 1,321.78 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.47x = 440,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,549.27/881.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.79

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