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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.59, 1,323.93 and 334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.59, 1,323.93 and 334.82 is: 502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.59 : 1,323.93 = 334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.59/1,323.93 = 334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.59x = 1,323.93 × 334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.59x = 443,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,274.93/882.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.24

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