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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.78, 1,324.20 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.78, 1,324.20 and 335.22 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.78 : 1,324.20 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.78/1,324.20 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.78x = 1,324.20 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.78x = 443,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,898.32/882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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