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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.69, 1,324.43 and 334.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.69, 1,324.43 and 334.86 is: 502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.69 : 1,324.43 = 334.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.69/1,324.43 = 334.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.69x = 1,324.43 × 334.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.69x = 443,498.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,498.63/882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.44

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