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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.87, 1,323.82 and 335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.87, 1,323.82 and 335.11 is: 502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.87 : 1,323.82 = 335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.87/1,323.82 = 335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.87x = 1,323.82 × 335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.87x = 443,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,627.69/882.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.48

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