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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.68, 1,321.64 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.68, 1,321.64 and 333.52 is: 499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.68 : 1,321.64 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.68/1,321.64 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.68x = 1,321.64 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.68x = 440,793.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,793.37/881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.95

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