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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.44, 1,327.84 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.44, 1,327.84 and 337.34 is: 505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.44 : 1,327.84 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.44/1,327.84 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.44x = 1,327.84 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.44x = 447,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,933.55/885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.89

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