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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.53, 1,322.42 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.53, 1,322.42 and 334.42 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.53 : 1,322.42 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.53/1,322.42 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.53x = 1,322.42 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.53x = 442,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,243.70/882.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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