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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.39, 1,330.13 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.39, 1,330.13 and 339.33 is: 508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.39 : 1,330.13 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.39/1,330.13 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.39x = 1,330.13 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.39x = 451,353.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,353.01/887.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.63

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