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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.17, 1,325.31 and 335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.17, 1,325.31 and 335.40 is: 503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.17 : 1,325.31 = 335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.17/1,325.31 = 335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.17x = 1,325.31 × 335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.17x = 444,508.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,508.97/883.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.31

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