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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.26, 1,332.44 and 340.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.26, 1,332.44 and 340.49 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.26 : 1,332.44 = 340.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.26/1,332.44 = 340.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.26x = 1,332.44 × 340.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.26x = 453,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,682.50/888.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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