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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.94, 1,330.29 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.94, 1,330.29 and 339.26 is: 508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.94 : 1,330.29 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.94/1,330.29 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.94x = 1,330.29 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.94x = 451,314.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,314.19/886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.84

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