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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.68, 1,322.16 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.68, 1,322.16 and 333.58 is: 500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.68 : 1,322.16 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.68/1,322.16 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.68x = 1,322.16 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.68x = 441,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,046.13/881.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.23

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