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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.67, 1,326.06 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.67, 1,326.06 and 335.90 is: 504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.67 : 1,326.06 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.67/1,326.06 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.67x = 1,326.06 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.67x = 445,423.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,423.55/883.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.06

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