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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.06, 1,323.14 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.06, 1,323.14 and 334.32 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.06 : 1,323.14 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.06/1,323.14 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.06x = 1,323.14 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.06x = 442,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,350.49/882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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