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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.06, 1,327.39 and 337.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.06, 1,327.39 and 337.05 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.06 : 1,327.39 = 337.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.06/1,327.39 = 337.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.06x = 1,327.39 × 337.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.06x = 447,396.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,396.80/885.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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