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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.39, 1,327.13 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.39, 1,327.13 and 337.33 is: 505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.39 : 1,327.13 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.39/1,327.13 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.39x = 1,327.13 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.39x = 447,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,680.76/885.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.63

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