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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.28, 1,326.60 and 336.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.28, 1,326.60 and 336.45 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.28 : 1,326.60 = 336.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.28/1,326.60 = 336.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.28x = 1,326.60 × 336.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.28x = 446,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,334.57/884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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