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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.43, 1,322.86 and 335.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.43, 1,322.86 and 335.00 is: 502.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.43 : 1,322.86 = 335.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.43/1,322.86 = 335.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.43x = 1,322.86 × 335.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.43x = 443,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,149.81/882.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.20

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