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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.75, 1,324.56 and 334.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.75, 1,324.56 and 334.93 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.75 : 1,324.56 = 334.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.75/1,324.56 = 334.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.75x = 1,324.56 × 334.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.75x = 443,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,634.88/882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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