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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.13, 1,331.72 and 340.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.13, 1,331.72 and 340.00 is: 509.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.13 : 1,331.72 = 340.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.13/1,331.72 = 340.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.13x = 1,331.72 × 340.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.13x = 452,778.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,778.14/888.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.81

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