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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.42, 1,329.63 and 338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.42, 1,329.63 and 338.86 is: 508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.42 : 1,329.63 = 338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.42/1,329.63 = 338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.42x = 1,329.63 × 338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.42x = 450,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,558.42/886.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.29

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