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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.03, 1,321.67 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.03, 1,321.67 and 333.92 is: 500.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.03 : 1,321.67 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.03/1,321.67 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.03x = 1,321.67 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.03x = 441,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,332.05/882.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.36

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