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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.74, 1,328.71 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.74, 1,328.71 and 338.04 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.74 : 1,328.71 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.74/1,328.71 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.74x = 1,328.71 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.74x = 449,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,157.13/885.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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