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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.42, 1,333.50 and 341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.42, 1,333.50 and 341.14 is: 511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.42 : 1,333.50 = 341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.42/1,333.50 = 341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.42x = 1,333.50 × 341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.42x = 454,910.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,910.19/889.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.47

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