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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.93, 1,326.60 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.93, 1,326.60 and 337.49 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.93 : 1,326.60 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.93/1,326.60 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.93x = 1,326.60 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.93x = 447,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,714.23/884.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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