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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.06, 1,328.89 and 338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.06, 1,328.89 and 338.05 is: 507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.06 : 1,328.89 = 338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.06/1,328.89 = 338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.06x = 1,328.89 × 338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.06x = 449,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,231.26/886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.00

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