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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.06, 1,329.10 and 385.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.06, 1,329.10 and 385.68 is: 578.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.06 : 1,329.10 = 385.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.06/1,329.10 = 385.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.06x = 1,329.10 × 385.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.06x = 512,607.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,607.29/886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.52

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