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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.15, 1,325.11 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.15, 1,325.11 and 335.39 is: 503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.15 : 1,325.11 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.15/1,325.11 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.15x = 1,325.11 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.15x = 444,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,429.26/883.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.23

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