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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,343.97 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,343.97 and 333.20 is: 499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,343.97 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,343.97 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,343.97 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 447,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,809.14/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.83

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