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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.28, 1,328.36 and 337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.28, 1,328.36 and 337.93 is: 506.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.28 : 1,328.36 = 337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.28/1,328.36 = 337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.28x = 1,328.36 × 337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.28x = 448,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,887.68/886.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.49

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