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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.36, 1,332.63 and 341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.36, 1,332.63 and 341 is: 511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.36 : 1,332.63 = 341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.36/1,332.63 = 341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.36x = 1,332.63 × 341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.36x = 454,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,426.83/888.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.53

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