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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.05, 1,323.09 and 334.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.05, 1,323.09 and 334.09 is: 501.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.05 : 1,323.09 = 334.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.05/1,323.09 = 334.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.05x = 1,323.09 × 334.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.05x = 442,031.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,031.14/882.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.14

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