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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.02, 1,323.36 and 334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.02, 1,323.36 and 334.34 is: 501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.02 : 1,323.36 = 334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.02/1,323.36 = 334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.02x = 1,323.36 × 334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.02x = 442,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,452.18/882.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.64

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