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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.52, 1,329.86 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.52, 1,329.86 and 339.16 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.52 : 1,329.86 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.52/1,329.86 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.52x = 1,329.86 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.52x = 451,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,028.67/886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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