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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.29, 1,333.94 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.29, 1,333.94 and 334.12 is: 501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.29 : 1,333.94 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.29/1,333.94 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.29x = 1,333.94 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.29x = 445,696.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,696.03/889.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.18

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