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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.14, 1,328.99 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.14, 1,328.99 and 338.13 is: 507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.14 : 1,328.99 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.14/1,328.99 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.14x = 1,328.99 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.14x = 449,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,369.70/886.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.11

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