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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.42, 1,330.50 and 339.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.42, 1,330.50 and 339.14 is: 508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.42 : 1,330.50 = 339.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.42/1,330.50 = 339.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.42x = 1,330.50 × 339.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.42x = 451,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,230.37/887.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.47

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