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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.00, 1,331.16 and 340.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.00, 1,331.16 and 340.21 is: 510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.00 : 1,331.16 = 340.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.00/1,331.16 = 340.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.00x = 1,331.16 × 340.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.00x = 452,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,873.94/888.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.00

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