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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.14, 1,330.30 and 338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.14, 1,330.30 and 338.91 is: 508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.14 : 1,330.30 = 338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.14/1,330.30 = 338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.14x = 1,330.30 × 338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.14x = 450,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,851.97/887.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.21

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