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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.96, 1,326.72 and 336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.96, 1,326.72 and 336.84 is: 504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.96 : 1,326.72 = 336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.96/1,326.72 = 336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.96x = 1,326.72 × 336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.96x = 446,892.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,892.36/884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.99

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