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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.22, 1,328.09 and 337.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.22, 1,328.09 and 337.45 is: 506.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.22 : 1,328.09 = 337.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.22/1,328.09 = 337.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.22x = 1,328.09 × 337.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.22x = 448,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,160.31/885.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.27

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