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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.79, 1,330.42 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.79, 1,330.42 and 338.99 is: 508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.79 : 1,330.42 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.79/1,330.42 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.79x = 1,330.42 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.79x = 450,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,991.58/886.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.57

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