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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.14, 1,328.13 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.14, 1,328.13 and 337.86 is: 506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.14 : 1,328.13 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.14/1,328.13 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.14x = 1,328.13 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.14x = 448,722.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,722.00/886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.38

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