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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.81, 1,325.72 and 335.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.81, 1,325.72 and 335.87 is: 503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.81 : 1,325.72 = 335.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.81/1,325.72 = 335.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.81x = 1,325.72 × 335.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.81x = 445,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,261.27/883.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.80

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