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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.55, 1,327.55 and 337.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.55, 1,327.55 and 337.37 is: 505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.55 : 1,327.55 = 337.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.55/1,327.55 = 337.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.55x = 1,327.55 × 337.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.55x = 447,867.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,867.22/885.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.75

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