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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.56, 1,325.15 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.56, 1,325.15 and 335.55 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.56 : 1,325.15 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.56/1,325.15 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.56x = 1,325.15 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.56x = 444,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,654.08/883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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