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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.96, 1,330.44 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.96, 1,330.44 and 339.08 is: 508.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.96 : 1,330.44 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.96/1,330.44 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.96x = 1,330.44 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.96x = 451,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,125.60/886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.62

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