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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.78, 1,321.84 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.78, 1,321.84 and 334.32 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.78 : 1,321.84 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.78/1,321.84 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.78x = 1,321.84 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.78x = 441,917.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,917.55/881.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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