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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.37, 1,330.12 and 339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.37, 1,330.12 and 339.40 is: 508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.37 : 1,330.12 = 339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.37/1,330.12 = 339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.37x = 1,330.12 × 339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.37x = 451,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,442.73/887.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.74

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