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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.49, 1,325.61 and 335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.49, 1,325.61 and 335.84 is: 503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.49 : 1,325.61 = 335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.49/1,325.61 = 335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.49x = 1,325.61 × 335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.49x = 445,186.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,186.23/883.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.90

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