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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.84, 1,329.27 and 337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.84, 1,329.27 and 337.92 is: 507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.84 : 1,329.27 = 337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.84/1,329.27 = 337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.84x = 1,329.27 × 337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.84x = 449,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,186.92/885.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.07

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