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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.72, 1,321.90 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.72, 1,321.90 and 333.61 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.72 : 1,321.90 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.72/1,321.90 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.72x = 1,321.90 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.72x = 440,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,999.06/881.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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