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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.50, 1,324.43 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.50, 1,324.43 and 335.26 is: 502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.50 : 1,324.43 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.50/1,324.43 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.50x = 1,324.43 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.50x = 444,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,028.40/883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.58

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