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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.27, 1,327.37 and 337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.27, 1,327.37 and 337.49 is: 506.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.27 : 1,327.37 = 337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.27/1,327.37 = 337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.27x = 1,327.37 × 337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.27x = 447,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,974.10/885.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.03

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