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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.10, 1,332.40 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.10, 1,332.40 and 340.32 is: 510.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.10 : 1,332.40 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.10/1,332.40 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.10x = 1,332.40 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.10x = 453,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,442.37/888.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.58

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