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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.50, 1,329.57 and 338.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.50, 1,329.57 and 338.49 is: 507.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.50 : 1,329.57 = 338.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.50/1,329.57 = 338.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.50x = 1,329.57 × 338.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.50x = 450,046.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,046.15/886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.67

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