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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.53, 1,325.42 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.53, 1,325.42 and 336.42 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.53 : 1,325.42 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.53/1,325.42 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.53x = 1,325.42 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.53x = 445,897.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,897.80/884.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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