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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.97, 1,329.39 and 338.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.97, 1,329.39 and 338.53 is: 507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.97 : 1,329.39 = 338.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.97/1,329.39 = 338.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.97x = 1,329.39 × 338.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.97x = 450,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,038.40/885.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.96

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