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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.56, 1,327.04 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.56, 1,327.04 and 336.76 is: 505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.56 : 1,327.04 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.56/1,327.04 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.56x = 1,327.04 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.56x = 446,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,893.99/884.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.22

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