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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.02, 1,326.99 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.02, 1,326.99 and 337.24 is: 505.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.02 : 1,326.99 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.02/1,326.99 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.02x = 1,326.99 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.02x = 447,514.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,514.11/885.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.65

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