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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.21, 1,323.54 and 334.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.21, 1,323.54 and 334.41 is: 501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.21 : 1,323.54 = 334.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.21/1,323.54 = 334.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.21x = 1,323.54 × 334.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.21x = 442,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,605.01/882.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.70

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