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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.80, 1,327.20 and 336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.80, 1,327.20 and 336.70 is: 505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.80 : 1,327.20 = 336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.80/1,327.20 = 336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.80x = 1,327.20 × 336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.80x = 446,868.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,868.24/884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.05

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