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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.06, 1,325.28 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.06, 1,325.28 and 335.40 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.06 : 1,325.28 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.06/1,325.28 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.06x = 1,325.28 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.06x = 444,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,498.91/883.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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