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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.20, 1,323.50 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.20, 1,323.50 and 334.40 is: 501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.20 : 1,323.50 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.20/1,323.50 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.20x = 1,323.50 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.20x = 442,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,578.40/882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.68

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