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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.07, 1,332.39 and 340.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.07, 1,332.39 and 340.33 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.07 : 1,332.39 = 340.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.07/1,332.39 = 340.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.07x = 1,332.39 × 340.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.07x = 453,452.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,452.29/888.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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