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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.61, 1,330.02 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.61, 1,330.02 and 338.92 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.61 : 1,330.02 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.61/1,330.02 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.61x = 1,330.02 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.61x = 450,767.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,767.05/886.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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