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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.41, 1,326.58 and 336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.41, 1,326.58 and 336.49 is: 504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.41 : 1,326.58 = 336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.41/1,326.58 = 336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.41x = 1,326.58 × 336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.41x = 446,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,380.90/884.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.72

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