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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.92, 1,332.47 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.92, 1,332.47 and 340.96 is: 511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.92 : 1,332.47 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.92/1,332.47 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.92x = 1,332.47 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.92x = 454,318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,318.97/888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.09

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