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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.17, 1,323.10 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.17, 1,323.10 and 334.18 is: 501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.17 : 1,323.10 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.17/1,323.10 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.17x = 1,323.10 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.17x = 442,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,148.19/882.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.20

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