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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.15, 1,322.43 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.15, 1,322.43 and 334.72 is: 501.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.15 : 1,322.43 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.15/1,322.43 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.15x = 1,322.43 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.15x = 442,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,636.73/882.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.77

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