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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.95, 1,327.38 and 337.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.95, 1,327.38 and 337.09 is: 505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.95 : 1,327.38 = 337.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.95/1,327.38 = 337.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.95x = 1,327.38 × 337.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.95x = 447,446.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,446.52/884.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.62

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