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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.68, 1,329.98 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.68, 1,329.98 and 339.12 is: 508.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.68 : 1,329.98 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.68/1,329.98 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.68x = 1,329.98 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.68x = 451,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,022.82/886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.66

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