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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.53, 1,331.34 and 339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.53, 1,331.34 and 339.52 is: 509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.53 : 1,331.34 = 339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.53/1,331.34 = 339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.53x = 1,331.34 × 339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.53x = 452,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,016.56/887.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.30

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