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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.64, 1,333.09 and 311.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.64, 1,333.09 and 311.38 is: 467.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.64 : 1,333.09 = 311.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.64/1,333.09 = 311.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.64x = 1,333.09 × 311.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.64x = 415,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,097.56/888.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.12

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