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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.19, 1,327.42 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.19, 1,327.42 and 337.51 is: 506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.19 : 1,327.42 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.19/1,327.42 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.19x = 1,327.42 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.19x = 448,017.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,017.52/885.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.13

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