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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.66, 1,332.04 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.66, 1,332.04 and 340.30 is: 510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.66 : 1,332.04 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.66/1,332.04 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.66x = 1,332.04 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.66x = 453,293.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,293.21/887.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.66

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