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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.83, 1,325.99 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.83, 1,325.99 and 336.18 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.83 : 1,325.99 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.83/1,325.99 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.83x = 1,325.99 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.83x = 445,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,769.64/883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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