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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.16, 1,332.59 and 340.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.16, 1,332.59 and 340.39 is: 510.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.16 : 1,332.59 = 340.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.16/1,332.59 = 340.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.16x = 1,332.59 × 340.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.16x = 453,600.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,600.31/888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.72

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