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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.60, 1,329.36 and 400.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.60, 1,329.36 and 400.33 is: 600.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.60 : 1,329.36 = 400.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.60/1,329.36 = 400.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.60x = 1,329.36 × 400.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.60x = 532,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,182.69/886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.25

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