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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.32, 1,322.80 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.32, 1,322.80 and 334.40 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.32 : 1,322.80 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.32/1,322.80 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.32x = 1,322.80 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.32x = 442,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,344.32/882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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