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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.58, 1,329.88 and 338.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.58, 1,329.88 and 338.79 is: 508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.58 : 1,329.88 = 338.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.58/1,329.88 = 338.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.58x = 1,329.88 × 338.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.58x = 450,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,550.47/886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.19

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