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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.18, 1,324.59 and 335.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.18, 1,324.59 and 335.17 is: 502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.18 : 1,324.59 = 335.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.18/1,324.59 = 335.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.18x = 1,324.59 × 335.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.18x = 443,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,962.83/883.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.69

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