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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.90, 1,325.07 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.90, 1,325.07 and 335.16 is: 503.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.90 : 1,325.07 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.90/1,325.07 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.90x = 1,325.07 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.90x = 444,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,110.46/882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.01

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