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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,325.54 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,325.54 and 336.05 is: 503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,325.54 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,325.54 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,325.54 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 445,446.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,446.90/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.67

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