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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.57, 1,332.95 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.57, 1,332.95 and 341.22 is: 511.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.57 : 1,332.95 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.57/1,332.95 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.57x = 1,332.95 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.57x = 454,829.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,829.20/888.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.87

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