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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.42, 1,323.82 and 334.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.42, 1,323.82 and 334.60 is: 501.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.42 : 1,323.82 = 334.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.42/1,323.82 = 334.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.42x = 1,323.82 × 334.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.42x = 442,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,951.81/882.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.98

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