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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.66, 1,325.67 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.66, 1,325.67 and 335.90 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.66 : 1,325.67 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.66/1,325.67 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.66x = 1,325.67 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.66x = 445,287.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,287.15/883.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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