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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.12, 1,323.38 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.12, 1,323.38 and 334.28 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.12 : 1,323.38 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.12/1,323.38 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.12x = 1,323.38 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.12x = 442,379.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,379.47/882.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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