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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.27, 1,325.62 and 336.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.27, 1,325.62 and 336.07 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.27 : 1,325.62 = 336.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.27/1,325.62 = 336.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.27x = 1,325.62 × 336.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.27x = 445,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,501.11/884.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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