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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.62, 1,325.47 and 335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.62, 1,325.47 and 335.85 is: 503.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.62 : 1,325.47 = 335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.62/1,325.47 = 335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.62x = 1,325.47 × 335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.62x = 445,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,153.73/883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.78

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