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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.37, 1,326.08 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.37, 1,326.08 and 336.62 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.37 : 1,326.08 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.37/1,326.08 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.37x = 1,326.08 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.37x = 446,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,376.74/884.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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