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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.92, 1,323.07 and 334.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.92, 1,323.07 and 334.09 is: 501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.92 : 1,323.07 = 334.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.92/1,323.07 = 334.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.92x = 1,323.07 × 334.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.92x = 442,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,024.46/881.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.21

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