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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.81, 1,327.27 and 337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.81, 1,327.27 and 337.07 is: 505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.81 : 1,327.27 = 337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.81/1,327.27 = 337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.81x = 1,327.27 × 337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.81x = 447,381.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,381.21/884.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.62

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