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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.63, 1,325.82 and 335.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.63, 1,325.82 and 335.97 is: 504.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.63 : 1,325.82 = 335.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.63/1,325.82 = 335.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.63x = 1,325.82 × 335.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.63x = 445,429.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,429.96/883.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.09

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