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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.33, 1,323.51 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.33, 1,323.51 and 334.53 is: 501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.33 : 1,323.51 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.33/1,323.51 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.33x = 1,323.51 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.33x = 442,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,752.55/882.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.80

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