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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.39, 1,323.61 and 334.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.39, 1,323.61 and 334.61 is: 501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.39 : 1,323.61 = 334.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.39/1,323.61 = 334.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.39x = 1,323.61 × 334.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.39x = 442,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,893.14/882.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.92

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