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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.44, 1,330.41 and 393.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.44, 1,330.41 and 393.21 is: 590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.44 : 1,330.41 = 393.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.44/1,330.41 = 393.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.44x = 1,330.41 × 393.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.44x = 523,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,130.52/886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.15

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