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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.53, 1,333.98 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.53, 1,333.98 and 334.14 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.53 : 1,333.98 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.53/1,333.98 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.53x = 1,333.98 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.53x = 445,729.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,729.41/889.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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