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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.00, 1,331.03 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.00, 1,331.03 and 339.22 is: 509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.00 : 1,331.03 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.00/1,331.03 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.00x = 1,331.03 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.00x = 451,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,510.30/887.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.03

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