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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.38, 1,328.00 and 337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.38, 1,328.00 and 337.55 is: 506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.38 : 1,328.00 = 337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.38/1,328.00 = 337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.38x = 1,328.00 × 337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.38x = 448,258.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,258.07/885.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.29

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