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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.34, 1,324.08 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.34, 1,324.08 and 335.28 is: 502.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.34 : 1,324.08 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.34/1,324.08 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.34x = 1,324.08 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.34x = 443,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,937.54/883.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.57

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