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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.46, 1,331.33 and 340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.46, 1,331.33 and 340.36 is: 510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.46 : 1,331.33 = 340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.46/1,331.33 = 340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.46x = 1,331.33 × 340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.46x = 453,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,126.45/888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.01

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