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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.15, 1,326.61 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.15, 1,326.61 and 336.39 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.15 : 1,326.61 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.15/1,326.61 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.15x = 1,326.61 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.15x = 446,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,258.34/884.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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