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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.71, 1,321.63 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.71, 1,321.63 and 333.66 is: 500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.71 : 1,321.63 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.71/1,321.63 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.71x = 1,321.63 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.71x = 440,975.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,975.07/881.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.14

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