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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.19, 1,329.75 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.19, 1,329.75 and 338.31 is: 507.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.19 : 1,329.75 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.19/1,329.75 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.19x = 1,329.75 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.19x = 449,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,867.72/886.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.65

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