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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.54, 1,322.92 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.54, 1,322.92 and 334.58 is: 501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.54 : 1,322.92 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.54/1,322.92 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.54x = 1,322.92 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.54x = 442,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,615.12/882.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.52

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