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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.26, 1,324.37 and 335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.26, 1,324.37 and 335.09 is: 502.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.26 : 1,324.37 = 335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.26/1,324.37 = 335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.26x = 1,324.37 × 335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.26x = 443,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,783.14/883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.44

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