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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.38, 1,328.30 and 337.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.38, 1,328.30 and 337.27 is: 505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.38 : 1,328.30 = 337.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.38/1,328.30 = 337.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.38x = 1,328.30 × 337.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.38x = 447,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,990.73/885.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.99

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