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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.77, 1,330.65 and 339.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.77, 1,330.65 and 339.41 is: 509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.77 : 1,330.65 = 339.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.77/1,330.65 = 339.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.77x = 1,330.65 × 339.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.77x = 451,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,629.26/886.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.30

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