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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.91, 1,325.90 and 336.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.91, 1,325.90 and 336.02 is: 504.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.91 : 1,325.90 = 336.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.91/1,325.90 = 336.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.91x = 1,325.90 × 336.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.91x = 445,523.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,523.13/883.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.04

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