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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.11, 1,330.45 and 339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.11, 1,330.45 and 339.17 is: 508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.11 : 1,330.45 = 339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.11/1,330.45 = 339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.11x = 1,330.45 × 339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.11x = 451,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,241.23/887.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.67

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