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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.52, 1,326.72 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.52, 1,326.72 and 336.60 is: 504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.52 : 1,326.72 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.52/1,326.72 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.52x = 1,326.72 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.52x = 446,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,573.95/884.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.88

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