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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.87, 1,322.96 and 334.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.87, 1,322.96 and 334.10 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.87 : 1,322.96 = 334.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.87/1,322.96 = 334.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.87x = 1,322.96 × 334.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.87x = 442,000.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,000.94/881.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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