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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.06, 1,330.40 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.06, 1,330.40 and 339.04 is: 508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.06 : 1,330.40 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.06/1,330.40 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.06x = 1,330.40 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.06x = 451,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,058.82/887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.49

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