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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.87, 1,324.52 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.87, 1,324.52 and 335.05 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.87 : 1,324.52 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.87/1,324.52 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.87x = 1,324.52 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.87x = 443,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,780.43/882.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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