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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.10, 1,324.65 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.10, 1,324.65 and 335.13 is: 502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.10 : 1,324.65 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.10/1,324.65 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.10x = 1,324.65 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.10x = 443,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,929.95/883.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.70

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