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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.39, 1,322.63 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.39, 1,322.63 and 334.33 is: 501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.39 : 1,322.63 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.39/1,322.63 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.39x = 1,322.63 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.39x = 442,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,191.16/882.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.13

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