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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.57, 1,323.63 and 334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.57, 1,323.63 and 334.59 is: 501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.57 : 1,323.63 = 334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.57/1,323.63 = 334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.57x = 1,323.63 × 334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.57x = 442,873.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,873.36/882.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.80

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