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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.24, 1,324.96 and 335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.24, 1,324.96 and 335.54 is: 503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.24 : 1,324.96 = 335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.24/1,324.96 = 335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.24x = 1,324.96 × 335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.24x = 444,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,579.55/883.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.35

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