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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.58, 1,322.91 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.58, 1,322.91 and 333.69 is: 500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.58 : 1,322.91 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.58/1,322.91 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.58x = 1,322.91 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.58x = 441,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,435.22/881.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.73

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