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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.42, 1,325.32 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.42, 1,325.32 and 335.60 is: 503.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.42 : 1,325.32 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.42/1,325.32 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.42x = 1,325.32 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.42x = 444,777.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,777.39/883.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.47

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