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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.86, 1,325.52 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.86, 1,325.52 and 336.12 is: 504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.86 : 1,325.52 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.86/1,325.52 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.86x = 1,325.52 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.86x = 445,533.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,533.78/883.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.08

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