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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.69, 1,325.57 and 335.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.69, 1,325.57 and 335.91 is: 503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.69 : 1,325.57 = 335.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.69/1,325.57 = 335.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.69x = 1,325.57 × 335.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.69x = 445,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,272.22/883.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.88

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