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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.53, 1,320.92 and 333.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.53, 1,320.92 and 333.42 is: 499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.53 : 1,320.92 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.53/1,320.92 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.53x = 1,320.92 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.53x = 440,417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,417.03/881.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.60

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