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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.66, 1,328.94 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.66, 1,328.94 and 338.19 is: 507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.66 : 1,328.94 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.66/1,328.94 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.66x = 1,328.94 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.66x = 449,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,434.22/885.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.46

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