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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885, 1,328.19 and 337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885, 1,328.19 and 337.57 is: 506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885 : 1,328.19 = 337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885/1,328.19 = 337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885x = 1,328.19 × 337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885x = 448,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,357.10/885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.62

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