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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.46, 1,332.92 and 340.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.46, 1,332.92 and 340.69 is: 511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.46 : 1,332.92 = 340.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.46/1,332.92 = 340.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.46x = 1,332.92 × 340.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.46x = 454,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,112.51/888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.12

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