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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.38, 1,331 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.38, 1,331 and 339.54 is: 509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.38 : 1,331 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.38/1,331 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.38x = 1,331 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.38x = 451,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,927.74/887.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.28

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