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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.90, 1,333.10 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.90, 1,333.10 and 340.92 is: 511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.90 : 1,333.10 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.90/1,333.10 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.90x = 1,333.10 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.90x = 454,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,480.45/888.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.28

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