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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.42, 1,331.31 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.42, 1,331.31 and 339.62 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.42 : 1,331.31 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.42/1,331.31 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.42x = 1,331.31 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.42x = 452,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,139.50/887.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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