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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.98, 1,332.56 and 341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.98, 1,332.56 and 341.02 is: 511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.98 : 1,332.56 = 341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.98/1,332.56 = 341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.98x = 1,332.56 × 341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.98x = 454,427.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,427.13/888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.18

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