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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.02, 1,327.38 and 337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.02, 1,327.38 and 337.08 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.02 : 1,327.38 = 337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.02/1,327.38 = 337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.02x = 1,327.38 × 337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.02x = 447,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,433.25/885.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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