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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.64, 1,332.96 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.64, 1,332.96 and 340.80 is: 511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.64 : 1,332.96 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.64/1,332.96 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.64x = 1,332.96 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.64x = 454,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,272.77/888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.20

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