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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.71, 1,325.22 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.71, 1,325.22 and 335.76 is: 503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.71 : 1,325.22 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.71/1,325.22 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.71x = 1,325.22 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.71x = 444,955.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,955.87/883.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.51

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