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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.77, 1,333.09 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.77, 1,333.09 and 341.01 is: 511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.77 : 1,333.09 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.77/1,333.09 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.77x = 1,333.09 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.77x = 454,597.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,597.02/888.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.49

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