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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.44, 1,330.84 and 339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.44, 1,330.84 and 339.34 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.44 : 1,330.84 = 339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.44/1,330.84 = 339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.44x = 1,330.84 × 339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.44x = 451,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,607.25/887.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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