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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.10, 1,325.19 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.10, 1,325.19 and 335.36 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.10 : 1,325.19 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.10/1,325.19 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.10x = 1,325.19 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.10x = 444,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,415.72/883.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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