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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.01, 1,330.53 and 339.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.01, 1,330.53 and 339.25 is: 508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.01 : 1,330.53 = 339.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.01/1,330.53 = 339.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.01x = 1,330.53 × 339.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.01x = 451,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,373.95/887.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.87

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