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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.68, 1,324.50 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.68, 1,324.50 and 335.57 is: 502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.68 : 1,324.50 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.68/1,324.50 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.68x = 1,324.50 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.68x = 444,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,460.20/883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.96

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