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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.67, 1,327.19 and 336.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.67, 1,327.19 and 336.85 is: 505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.67 : 1,327.19 = 336.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.67/1,327.19 = 336.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.67x = 1,327.19 × 336.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.67x = 447,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,064.79/884.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.35

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