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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.37, 1,330.54 and 339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.37, 1,330.54 and 339.59 is: 509.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.37 : 1,330.54 = 339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.37/1,330.54 = 339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.37x = 1,330.54 × 339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.37x = 451,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,838.08/887.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.19

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