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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.33, 1,324.04 and 334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.33, 1,324.04 and 334.44 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.33 : 1,324.04 = 334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.33/1,324.04 = 334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.33x = 1,324.04 × 334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.33x = 442,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,811.94/882.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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