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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.91, 1,324.41 and 334.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.91, 1,324.41 and 334.99 is: 502.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.91 : 1,324.41 = 334.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.91/1,324.41 = 334.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.91x = 1,324.41 × 334.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.91x = 443,664.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,664.11/882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.50

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