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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.30, 1,326.80 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.30, 1,326.80 and 336.63 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.30 : 1,326.80 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.30/1,326.80 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.30x = 1,326.80 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.30x = 446,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,640.68/884.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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