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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.92, 1,327.57 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.92, 1,327.57 and 337.10 is: 505.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.92 : 1,327.57 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.92/1,327.57 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.92x = 1,327.57 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.92x = 447,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,523.85/884.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.73

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