Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.65, 1,326 and 335.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 883.65, 1,326 and 335.94 is: 504.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883.65 : 1,326 = 335.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883.65/1,326 = 335.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883.65x = 1,326 × 335.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883.65x = 445,456.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,456.44/883.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504.11
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