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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.41, 1,327.08 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.41, 1,327.08 and 336.94 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.41 : 1,327.08 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.41/1,327.08 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.41x = 1,327.08 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.41x = 447,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,146.34/884.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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