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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.06, 1,331.73 and 339.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.06, 1,331.73 and 339.93 is: 509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.06 : 1,331.73 = 339.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.06/1,331.73 = 339.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.06x = 1,331.73 × 339.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.06x = 452,694.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,694.98/888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.76

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