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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.99, 1,334.03 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.99, 1,334.03 and 341.22 is: 512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.99 : 1,334.03 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.99/1,334.03 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.99x = 1,334.03 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.99x = 455,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,197.72/888.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.04

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