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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,321.83 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882, 1,321.83 and 333.51 is: 499.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882 : 1,321.83 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882/1,321.83 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882x = 1,321.83 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882x = 440,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,843.52/882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.82

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