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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.94, 1,330.10 and 339.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.94, 1,330.10 and 339.27 is: 508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.94 : 1,330.10 = 339.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.94/1,330.10 = 339.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.94x = 1,330.10 × 339.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.94x = 451,261.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,261.33/886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.79

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