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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.11, 1,331.53 and 339.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.11, 1,331.53 and 339.83 is: 509.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.11 : 1,331.53 = 339.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.11/1,331.53 = 339.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.11x = 1,331.53 × 339.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.11x = 452,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,493.84/888.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.50

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