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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.78, 1,328.86 and 338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.78, 1,328.86 and 338.12 is: 507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.78 : 1,328.86 = 338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.78/1,328.86 = 338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.78x = 1,328.86 × 338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.78x = 449,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,307.27/885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.25

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