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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.58, 1,323.72 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.58, 1,323.72 and 334.62 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.58 : 1,323.72 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.58/1,323.72 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.58x = 1,323.72 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.58x = 442,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,943.19/882.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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