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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.52, 1,321.75 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.52, 1,321.75 and 333.42 is: 499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.52 : 1,321.75 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.52/1,321.75 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.52x = 1,321.75 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.52x = 440,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,693.35/881.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.93

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