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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.19, 1,323.03 and 334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.19, 1,323.03 and 334.23 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.19 : 1,323.03 = 334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.19/1,323.03 = 334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.19x = 1,323.03 × 334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.19x = 442,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,192.61/882.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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