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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.10, 1,322.67 and 334.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.10, 1,322.67 and 334.66 is: 501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.10 : 1,322.67 = 334.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.10/1,322.67 = 334.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.10x = 1,322.67 × 334.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.10x = 442,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,644.74/882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.81

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