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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.90, 1,331.67 and 339.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.90, 1,331.67 and 339.95 is: 509.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.90 : 1,331.67 = 339.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.90/1,331.67 = 339.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.90x = 1,331.67 × 339.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.90x = 452,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,701.22/887.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.86

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