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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.91, 1,323.18 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.91, 1,323.18 and 334.26 is: 501.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.91 : 1,323.18 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.91/1,323.18 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.91x = 1,323.18 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.91x = 442,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,286.15/881.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.51

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