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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.08, 1,329.36 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.08, 1,329.36 and 338.44 is: 507.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.08 : 1,329.36 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.08/1,329.36 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.08x = 1,329.36 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.08x = 449,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,908.60/886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.75

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