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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.75, 1,327.29 and 336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.75, 1,327.29 and 336.89 is: 505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.75 : 1,327.29 = 336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.75/1,327.29 = 336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.75x = 1,327.29 × 336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.75x = 447,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,144.09/884.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.39

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