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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.26, 1,324.84 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.26, 1,324.84 and 335.41 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.26 : 1,324.84 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.26/1,324.84 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.26x = 1,324.84 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.26x = 444,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,364.58/883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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