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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.73, 1,324.80 and 335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.73, 1,324.80 and 335.93 is: 503.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.73 : 1,324.80 = 335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.73/1,324.80 = 335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.73x = 1,324.80 × 335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.73x = 445,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,040.06/883.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.59

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