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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.42, 1,331.40 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.42, 1,331.40 and 340.04 is: 509.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.42 : 1,331.40 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.42/1,331.40 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.42x = 1,331.40 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.42x = 452,729.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,729.26/888.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.59

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