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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.66, 1,322.61 and 334.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.66, 1,322.61 and 334.55 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.66 : 1,322.61 = 334.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.66/1,322.61 = 334.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.66x = 1,322.61 × 334.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.66x = 442,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,472.56/882.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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