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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.80, 1,333.39 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.80, 1,333.39 and 340.98 is: 511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.80 : 1,333.39 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.80/1,333.39 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.80x = 1,333.39 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.80x = 454,655.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,655.99/888.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.54

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