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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.29, 1,326.45 and 336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.29, 1,326.45 and 336.73 is: 505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.29 : 1,326.45 = 336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.29/1,326.45 = 336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.29x = 1,326.45 × 336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.29x = 446,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,655.51/884.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.10

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