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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.24, 1,325.72 and 335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.24, 1,325.72 and 335.96 is: 503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.24 : 1,325.72 = 335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.24/1,325.72 = 335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.24x = 1,325.72 × 335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.24x = 445,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,383.10/884.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.69

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