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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.55, 1,325.36 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.55, 1,325.36 and 335.76 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.55 : 1,325.36 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.55/1,325.36 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.55x = 1,325.36 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.55x = 445,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,001.19/883.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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