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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.28, 1,331.10 and 339.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.28, 1,331.10 and 339.45 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.28 : 1,331.10 = 339.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.28/1,331.10 = 339.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.28x = 1,331.10 × 339.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.28x = 451,841.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,841.90/887.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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