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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.89, 1,329.14 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.89, 1,329.14 and 338.22 is: 507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.89 : 1,329.14 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.89/1,329.14 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.89x = 1,329.14 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.89x = 449,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,540.04/885.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.45

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