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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.60, 1,326.70 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.60, 1,326.70 and 337.04 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.60 : 1,326.70 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.60/1,326.70 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.60x = 1,326.70 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.60x = 447,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,150.97/884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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