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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.65, 1,330.53 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.65, 1,330.53 and 339.30 is: 509.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.65 : 1,330.53 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.65/1,330.53 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.65x = 1,330.53 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.65x = 451,448.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,448.83/886.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.16

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