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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.39, 1,324.13 and 335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.39, 1,324.13 and 335.33 is: 502.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.39 : 1,324.13 = 335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.39/1,324.13 = 335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.39x = 1,324.13 × 335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.39x = 444,020.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,020.51/883.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.63

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