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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.96, 1,329.35 and 338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.96, 1,329.35 and 338.36 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.96 : 1,329.35 = 338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.96/1,329.35 = 338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.96x = 1,329.35 × 338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.96x = 449,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,790.53/885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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