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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.52, 1,331.64 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.52, 1,331.64 and 339.96 is: 510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.52 : 1,331.64 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.52/1,331.64 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.52x = 1,331.64 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.52x = 452,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,704.33/887.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.08

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