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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.82, 1,325.92 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.82, 1,325.92 and 335.90 is: 503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.82 : 1,325.92 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.82/1,325.92 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.82x = 1,325.92 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.82x = 445,376.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,376.53/883.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.92

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