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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.66, 1,328.49 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.66, 1,328.49 and 338.10 is: 507.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.66 : 1,328.49 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.66/1,328.49 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.66x = 1,328.49 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.66x = 449,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,162.47/885.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.15

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