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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.26, 1,322.87 and 334.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.26, 1,322.87 and 334.09 is: 500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.26 : 1,322.87 = 334.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.26/1,322.87 = 334.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.26x = 1,322.87 × 334.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.26x = 441,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,951.02/882.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.93

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