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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.20, 1,324.98 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.20, 1,324.98 and 335.80 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.20 : 1,324.98 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.20/1,324.98 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.20x = 1,324.98 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.20x = 444,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,928.28/884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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