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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.73, 1,330.65 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.73, 1,330.65 and 338.97 is: 508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.73 : 1,330.65 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.73/1,330.65 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.73x = 1,330.65 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.73x = 451,050.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,050.43/886.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.67

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