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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.08, 1,330.16 and 338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.08, 1,330.16 and 338.84 is: 508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.08 : 1,330.16 = 338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.08/1,330.16 = 338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.08x = 1,330.16 × 338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.08x = 450,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,711.41/887.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.08

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