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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.69, 1,326.72 and 337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.69, 1,326.72 and 337.02 is: 505.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.69 : 1,326.72 = 337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.69/1,326.72 = 337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.69x = 1,326.72 × 337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.69x = 447,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,131.17/884.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.41

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