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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.32, 1,325.56 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.32, 1,325.56 and 336.16 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.32 : 1,325.56 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.32/1,325.56 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.32x = 1,325.56 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.32x = 445,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,600.25/884.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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