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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.81, 1,333.25 and 333.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.81, 1,333.25 and 333.46 is: 500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.81 : 1,333.25 = 333.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.81/1,333.25 = 333.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.81x = 1,333.25 × 333.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.81x = 444,586.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,586.71/888.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.20

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