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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.54, 1,324.42 and 335.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.54, 1,324.42 and 335.58 is: 503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.54 : 1,324.42 = 335.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.54/1,324.42 = 335.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.54x = 1,324.42 × 335.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.54x = 444,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,448.86/883.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.03

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