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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.39, 1,325.49 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.39, 1,325.49 and 335.74 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.39 : 1,325.49 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.39/1,325.49 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.39x = 1,325.49 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.39x = 445,020.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,020.01/883.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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