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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.06, 1,322.19 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.06, 1,322.19 and 333.90 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.06 : 1,322.19 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.06/1,322.19 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.06x = 1,322.19 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.06x = 441,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,479.24/882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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