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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.41, 1,329.35 and 338.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.41, 1,329.35 and 338.85 is: 508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.41 : 1,329.35 = 338.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.41/1,329.35 = 338.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.41x = 1,329.35 × 338.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.41x = 450,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,448.55/886.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.17

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