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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.63, 1,324.86 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.63, 1,324.86 and 336.16 is: 504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.63 : 1,324.86 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.63/1,324.86 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.63x = 1,324.86 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.63x = 445,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,364.94/883.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.02

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