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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.95, 1,327.18 and 336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.95, 1,327.18 and 336.83 is: 505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.95 : 1,327.18 = 336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.95/1,327.18 = 336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.95x = 1,327.18 × 336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.95x = 447,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,034.04/884.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.15

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