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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,327.32 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,327.32 and 336.66 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,327.32 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,327.32 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,327.32 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 446,855.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,855.55/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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