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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.86, 1,327.37 and 336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.86, 1,327.37 and 336.89 is: 505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.86 : 1,327.37 = 336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.86/1,327.37 = 336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.86x = 1,327.37 × 336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.86x = 447,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,177.68/884.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.37

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