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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.49, 1,326.97 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.49, 1,326.97 and 336.38 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.49 : 1,326.97 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.49/1,326.97 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.49x = 1,326.97 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.49x = 446,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,363.21/884.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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