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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.07, 1,327.49 and 337.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.07, 1,327.49 and 337.11 is: 505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.07 : 1,327.49 = 337.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.07/1,327.49 = 337.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.07x = 1,327.49 × 337.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.07x = 447,510.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,510.15/885.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.62

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