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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.86, 1,325.99 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.86, 1,325.99 and 336.06 is: 504.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.86 : 1,325.99 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.86/1,325.99 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.86x = 1,325.99 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.86x = 445,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,603.89/883.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.16

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