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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.62, 1,321.98 and 333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.62, 1,321.98 and 333.82 is: 500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.62 : 1,321.98 = 333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.62/1,321.98 = 333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.62x = 1,321.98 × 333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.62x = 441,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,303.36/881.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.56

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