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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.26, 1,330.94 and 339.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.26, 1,330.94 and 339.49 is: 509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.26 : 1,330.94 = 339.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.26/1,330.94 = 339.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.26x = 1,330.94 × 339.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.26x = 451,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,840.82/887.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.25

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