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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.47, 1,324.69 and 335.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.47, 1,324.69 and 335.69 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.47 : 1,324.69 = 335.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.47/1,324.69 = 335.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.47x = 1,324.69 × 335.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.47x = 444,687.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,687.66/883.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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