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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,326.83 and 336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,326.83 and 336.86 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.72 : 1,326.83 = 336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.72/1,326.83 = 336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.72x = 1,326.83 × 336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.72x = 446,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,954.51/884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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