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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.39, 1,331.63 and 340.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.39, 1,331.63 and 340.33 is: 510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.39 : 1,331.63 = 340.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.39/1,331.63 = 340.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.39x = 1,331.63 × 340.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.39x = 453,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,193.64/888.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.13

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