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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.85, 1,326.64 and 336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.85, 1,326.64 and 336.73 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.85 : 1,326.64 = 336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.85/1,326.64 = 336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.85x = 1,326.64 × 336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.85x = 446,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,719.49/884.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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