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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.71, 1,324.25 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.71, 1,324.25 and 334.89 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.71 : 1,324.25 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.71/1,324.25 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.71x = 1,324.25 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.71x = 443,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,478.08/882.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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