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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.33, 1,332.71 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.33, 1,332.71 and 340.50 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.33 : 1,332.71 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.33/1,332.71 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.33x = 1,332.71 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.33x = 453,786.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,786.05/888.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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