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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.08, 1,323.30 and 334.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.08, 1,323.30 and 334.25 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.08 : 1,323.30 = 334.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.08/1,323.30 = 334.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.08x = 1,323.30 × 334.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.08x = 442,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,313.03/882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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