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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.77, 1,325.24 and 335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.77, 1,325.24 and 335.63 is: 503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.77 : 1,325.24 = 335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.77/1,325.24 = 335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.77x = 1,325.24 × 335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.77x = 444,790.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,790.30/883.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.29

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