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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.17, 1,329.81 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.17, 1,329.81 and 338.40 is: 507.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.17 : 1,329.81 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.17/1,329.81 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.17x = 1,329.81 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.17x = 450,007.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,007.70/886.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.81

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