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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.51, 1,321.47 and 333.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.51, 1,321.47 and 333.41 is: 499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.51 : 1,321.47 = 333.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.51/1,321.47 = 333.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.51x = 1,321.47 × 333.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.51x = 440,584.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,584.71/881.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.81

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