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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.71, 1,329.08 and 338.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.71, 1,329.08 and 338.29 is: 507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.71 : 1,329.08 = 338.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.71/1,329.08 = 338.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.71x = 1,329.08 × 338.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.71x = 449,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,609.46/885.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.62

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