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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.53, 1,323.92 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.53, 1,323.92 and 335.42 is: 502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.53 : 1,323.92 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.53/1,323.92 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.53x = 1,323.92 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.53x = 444,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,069.25/883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.61

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