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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.88, 1,328.81 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.88, 1,328.81 and 337.93 is: 506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.88 : 1,328.81 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.88/1,328.81 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.88x = 1,328.81 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.88x = 449,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,044.76/885.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.89

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