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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.38, 1,334.08 and 341.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.38, 1,334.08 and 341.43 is: 512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.38 : 1,334.08 = 341.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.38/1,334.08 = 341.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.38x = 1,334.08 × 341.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.38x = 455,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,493.23/889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.15

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