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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.10, 1,328.74 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.10, 1,328.74 and 337.93 is: 506.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.10 : 1,328.74 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.10/1,328.74 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.10x = 1,328.74 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.10x = 449,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,016.94/886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.74

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