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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.39, 1,326.99 and 336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.39, 1,326.99 and 336.74 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.39 : 1,326.99 = 336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.39/1,326.99 = 336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.39x = 1,326.99 × 336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.39x = 446,850.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,850.61/884.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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