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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.12, 1,332.36 and 340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.12, 1,332.36 and 340.29 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.12 : 1,332.36 = 340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.12/1,332.36 = 340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.12x = 1,332.36 × 340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.12x = 453,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,388.78/888.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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