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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.91, 1,322.87 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.91, 1,322.87 and 333.94 is: 500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.91 : 1,322.87 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.91/1,322.87 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.91x = 1,322.87 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.91x = 441,758.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,758.37/881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.91

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