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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.40, 1,323.06 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.40, 1,323.06 and 334.36 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.40 : 1,323.06 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.40/1,323.06 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.40x = 1,323.06 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.40x = 442,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,378.34/882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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