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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885, 1,327.44 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885, 1,327.44 and 336.96 is: 505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885 : 1,327.44 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885/1,327.44 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885x = 1,327.44 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885x = 447,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,294.18/885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.42

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