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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.11, 1,327.86 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.11, 1,327.86 and 337.28 is: 505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.11 : 1,327.86 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.11/1,327.86 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.11x = 1,327.86 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.11x = 447,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,853.98/885.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.99

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