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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882, 1,323.60 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882, 1,323.60 and 334.56 is: 502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882 : 1,323.60 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882/1,323.60 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882x = 1,323.60 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882x = 442,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,823.62/882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.07

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