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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.21, 1,327.38 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.21, 1,327.38 and 300.03 is: 449.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.21 : 1,327.38 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.21/1,327.38 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.21x = 1,327.38 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.21x = 398,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,253.82/885.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.90

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