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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,322.40 and 334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882, 1,322.40 and 334.20 is: 501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882 : 1,322.40 = 334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882/1,322.40 = 334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882x = 1,322.40 × 334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882x = 441,946.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,946.08/882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.07

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