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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.26, 1,327.37 and 337.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.26, 1,327.37 and 337.09 is: 505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.26 : 1,327.37 = 337.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.26/1,327.37 = 337.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.26x = 1,327.37 × 337.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.26x = 447,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,443.15/885.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.44

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