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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.02, 1,328.50 and 337.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.02, 1,328.50 and 337.89 is: 506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.02 : 1,328.50 = 337.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.02/1,328.50 = 337.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.02x = 1,328.50 × 337.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.02x = 448,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,886.87/886.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.63

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