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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.62, 1,324.62 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.62, 1,324.62 and 335.79 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.62 : 1,324.62 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.62/1,324.62 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.62x = 1,324.62 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.62x = 444,794.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,794.15/883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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