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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.36, 1,331.46 and 400.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.36, 1,331.46 and 400.38 is: 600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.36 : 1,331.46 = 400.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.36/1,331.46 = 400.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.36x = 1,331.46 × 400.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.36x = 533,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,089.95/888.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.08

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