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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.17, 1,325.05 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.17, 1,325.05 and 335.50 is: 503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.17 : 1,325.05 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.17/1,325.05 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.17x = 1,325.05 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.17x = 444,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,554.28/883.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.36

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