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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.50, 1,332.86 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.50, 1,332.86 and 303.56 is: 455.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.50 : 1,332.86 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.50/1,332.86 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.50x = 1,332.86 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.50x = 404,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,602.98/888.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.38

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