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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.25, 1,325.01 and 335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.25, 1,325.01 and 335.48 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.25 : 1,325.01 = 335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.25/1,325.01 = 335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.25x = 1,325.01 × 335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.25x = 444,514.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,514.35/883.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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