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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.18, 1,332.94 and 333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.18, 1,332.94 and 333.40 is: 500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.18 : 1,332.94 = 333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.18/1,332.94 = 333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.18x = 1,332.94 × 333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.18x = 444,402.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,402.20/888.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.35

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