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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.29, 1,326.47 and 336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.29, 1,326.47 and 336.53 is: 504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.29 : 1,326.47 = 336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.29/1,326.47 = 336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.29x = 1,326.47 × 336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.29x = 446,388.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,388.63/884.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.80

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