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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.80, 1,330.10 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.80, 1,330.10 and 338.97 is: 508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.80 : 1,330.10 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.80/1,330.10 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.80x = 1,330.10 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.80x = 450,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,864.00/886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.42

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