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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.60, 1,321.72 and 334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.60, 1,321.72 and 334.24 is: 501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.60 : 1,321.72 = 334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.60/1,321.72 = 334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.60x = 1,321.72 × 334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.60x = 441,771.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,771.69/881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.10

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