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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.91, 1,324.96 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.91, 1,324.96 and 336.25 is: 504.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.91 : 1,324.96 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.91/1,324.96 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.91x = 1,324.96 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.91x = 445,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,518.62/883.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.03

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