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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.23, 1,324.93 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.23, 1,324.93 and 335.27 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.23 : 1,324.93 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.23/1,324.93 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.23x = 1,324.93 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.23x = 444,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,201.82/883.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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