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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.48, 1,324.23 and 334.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.48, 1,324.23 and 334.52 is: 501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.48 : 1,324.23 = 334.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.48/1,324.23 = 334.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.48x = 1,324.23 × 334.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.48x = 442,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,973.13/882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.96

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