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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.53, 1,329.90 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.53, 1,329.90 and 338.72 is: 508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.53 : 1,329.90 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.53/1,329.90 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.53x = 1,329.90 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.53x = 450,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,463.73/886.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.12

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