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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.23, 1,328.40 and 337.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.23, 1,328.40 and 337.47 is: 506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.23 : 1,328.40 = 337.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.23/1,328.40 = 337.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.23x = 1,328.40 × 337.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.23x = 448,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,290.17/885.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.41

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