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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.34, 1,324.02 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.34, 1,324.02 and 334.42 is: 501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.34 : 1,324.02 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.34/1,324.02 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.34x = 1,324.02 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.34x = 442,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,778.77/882.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.82

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