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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.44, 1,330.44 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.44, 1,330.44 and 339.52 is: 509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.44 : 1,330.44 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.44/1,330.44 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.44x = 1,330.44 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.44x = 451,710.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,710.99/887.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.00

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