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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.16, 1,327.74 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.16, 1,327.74 and 337.60 is: 506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.16 : 1,327.74 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.16/1,327.74 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.16x = 1,327.74 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.16x = 448,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,245.02/885.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.40

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