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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.52, 1,333.47 and 341.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.52, 1,333.47 and 341.33 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.52 : 1,333.47 = 341.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.52/1,333.47 = 341.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.52x = 1,333.47 × 341.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.52x = 455,153.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,153.32/889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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