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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.98, 1,333.20 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.98, 1,333.20 and 341.12 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.98 : 1,333.20 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.98/1,333.20 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.98x = 1,333.20 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.98x = 454,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,781.18/888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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