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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.55, 1,329.73 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.55, 1,329.73 and 338.72 is: 508.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.55 : 1,329.73 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.55/1,329.73 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.55x = 1,329.73 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.55x = 450,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,404.45/886.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.04

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