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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.75, 1,324.78 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.75, 1,324.78 and 335.52 is: 502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.75 : 1,324.78 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.75/1,324.78 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.75x = 1,324.78 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.75x = 444,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,490.19/883.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.96

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