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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,324.84 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,324.84 and 335.34 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,324.84 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,324.84 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,324.84 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 444,271.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,271.85/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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