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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.87, 1,323.02 and 334.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.87, 1,323.02 and 334.05 is: 501.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.87 : 1,323.02 = 334.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.87/1,323.02 = 334.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.87x = 1,323.02 × 334.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.87x = 441,953.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,953.16/881.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.16

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