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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.82, 1,324.41 and 334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.82, 1,324.41 and 334.90 is: 502.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.82 : 1,324.41 = 334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.82/1,324.41 = 334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.82x = 1,324.41 × 334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.82x = 443,544.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,544.91/882.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.42

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