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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.81, 1,327.02 and 336.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.81, 1,327.02 and 336.80 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.81 : 1,327.02 = 336.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.81/1,327.02 = 336.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.81x = 1,327.02 × 336.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.81x = 446,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,933.70/884.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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