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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.41, 1,323.66 and 334.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.41, 1,323.66 and 334.49 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.41 : 1,323.66 = 334.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.41/1,323.66 = 334.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.41x = 1,323.66 × 334.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.41x = 442,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,751.03/882.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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