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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.53, 1,324.33 and 335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.53, 1,324.33 and 335.18 is: 502.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.53 : 1,324.33 = 335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.53/1,324.33 = 335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.53x = 1,324.33 × 335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.53x = 443,888.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,888.93/882.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.97

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