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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.31, 1,333.65 and 341.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.31, 1,333.65 and 341.66 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.31 : 1,333.65 = 341.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.31/1,333.65 = 341.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.31x = 1,333.65 × 341.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.31x = 455,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,654.86/889.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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