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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.22, 1,329.59 and 338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.22, 1,329.59 and 338.45 is: 507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.22 : 1,329.59 = 338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.22/1,329.59 = 338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.22x = 1,329.59 × 338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.22x = 449,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,999.74/886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.77

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