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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.55, 1,330.29 and 338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.55, 1,330.29 and 338.74 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.55 : 1,330.29 = 338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.55/1,330.29 = 338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.55x = 1,330.29 × 338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.55x = 450,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,615.78/886.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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