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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.83, 1,323.10 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.83, 1,323.10 and 334.17 is: 501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.83 : 1,323.10 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.83/1,323.10 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.83x = 1,323.10 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.83x = 442,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,140.33/881.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.39

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