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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.88, 1,330.96 and 339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.88, 1,330.96 and 339.20 is: 509.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.88 : 1,330.96 = 339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.88/1,330.96 = 339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.88x = 1,330.96 × 339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.88x = 451,461.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,461.63/886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.04

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