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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.04, 1,323.90 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.04, 1,323.90 and 335.06 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.04 : 1,323.90 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.04/1,323.90 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.04x = 1,323.90 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.04x = 443,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,585.93/883.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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