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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.46, 1,328.96 and 338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.46, 1,328.96 and 338.34 is: 507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.46 : 1,328.96 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.46/1,328.96 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.46x = 1,328.96 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.46x = 449,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,640.33/886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.23

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