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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.93, 1,333.22 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.93, 1,333.22 and 340.92 is: 511.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.93 : 1,333.22 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.93/1,333.22 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.93x = 1,333.22 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.93x = 454,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,519.66/888.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.31

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