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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.77, 1,332.26 and 339.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.77, 1,332.26 and 339.99 is: 510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.77 : 1,332.26 = 339.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.77/1,332.26 = 339.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.77x = 1,332.26 × 339.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.77x = 452,955.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,955.08/887.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.22

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