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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.53, 1,324.74 and 335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.53, 1,324.74 and 335.12 is: 502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.53 : 1,324.74 = 335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.53/1,324.74 = 335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.53x = 1,324.74 × 335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.53x = 443,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,940.25/883.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.46

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