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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.98, 1,327.66 and 337.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.98, 1,327.66 and 337.16 is: 505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.98 : 1,327.66 = 337.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.98/1,327.66 = 337.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.98x = 1,327.66 × 337.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.98x = 447,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,637.59/884.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.82

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