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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.07, 1,327.59 and 336.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.07, 1,327.59 and 336.79 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.07 : 1,327.59 = 336.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.07/1,327.59 = 336.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.07x = 1,327.59 × 336.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.07x = 447,119.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,119.04/885.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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