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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.63, 1,332.47 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.63, 1,332.47 and 340.50 is: 510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.63 : 1,332.47 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.63/1,332.47 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.63x = 1,332.47 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.63x = 453,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,706.04/888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.57

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