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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.27, 1,324.12 and 335.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.27, 1,324.12 and 335.07 is: 502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.27 : 1,324.12 = 335.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.27/1,324.12 = 335.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.27x = 1,324.12 × 335.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.27x = 443,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,672.89/883.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.31

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