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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.82, 1,325.74 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.82, 1,325.74 and 336.16 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.82 : 1,325.74 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.82/1,325.74 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.82x = 1,325.74 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.82x = 445,660.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,660.76/883.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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