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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.85, 1,332.40 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.85, 1,332.40 and 333.04 is: 499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.85 : 1,332.40 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.85/1,332.40 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.85x = 1,332.40 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.85x = 443,735.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,735.83/887.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.79

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