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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.98, 1,322.19 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.98, 1,322.19 and 334.18 is: 500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.98 : 1,322.19 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.98/1,322.19 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.98x = 1,322.19 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.98x = 441,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,849.45/881.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.97

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