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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.26, 1,326.61 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.26, 1,326.61 and 336.14 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.26 : 1,326.61 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.26/1,326.61 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.26x = 1,326.61 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.26x = 445,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,923.56/884.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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