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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.40, 1,330.74 and 339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.40, 1,330.74 and 339.42 is: 508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.40 : 1,330.74 = 339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.40/1,330.74 = 339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.40x = 1,330.74 × 339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.40x = 451,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,679.77/887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.99

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