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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.92, 1,326.07 and 336.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.92, 1,326.07 and 336.11 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.92 : 1,326.07 = 336.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.92/1,326.07 = 336.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.92x = 1,326.07 × 336.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.92x = 445,705.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,705.39/883.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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