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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.68, 1,323.50 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.68, 1,323.50 and 334.26 is: 501.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.68 : 1,323.50 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.68/1,323.50 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.68x = 1,323.50 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.68x = 442,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,391.44/882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.19

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