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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.40, 1,324.56 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.40, 1,324.56 and 335.36 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.40 : 1,324.56 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.40/1,324.56 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.40x = 1,324.56 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.40x = 444,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,204.44/883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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