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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.56, 1,323.65 and 334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.56, 1,323.65 and 334.55 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.56 : 1,323.65 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.56/1,323.65 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.56x = 1,323.65 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.56x = 442,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,818.82/882.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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