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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.60, 1,325.94 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.60, 1,325.94 and 336.40 is: 504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.60 : 1,325.94 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.60/1,325.94 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.60x = 1,325.94 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.60x = 446,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,046.22/884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.23

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