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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.30, 1,327.55 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.30, 1,327.55 and 337.30 is: 505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.30 : 1,327.55 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.30/1,327.55 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.30x = 1,327.55 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.30x = 447,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,782.62/885.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.80

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