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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.82, 1,322.62 and 333.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.82, 1,322.62 and 333.86 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.82 : 1,322.62 = 333.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.82/1,322.62 = 333.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.82x = 1,322.62 × 333.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.82x = 441,562.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,562.47/881.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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