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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.05, 1,325.03 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.05, 1,325.03 and 335.24 is: 503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.05 : 1,325.03 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.05/1,325.03 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.05x = 1,325.03 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.05x = 444,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,202.55/883.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.03

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