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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.64, 1,325.50 and 335.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.64, 1,325.50 and 335.86 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.64 : 1,325.50 = 335.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.64/1,325.50 = 335.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.64x = 1,325.50 × 335.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.64x = 445,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,182.00/883.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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