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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.55, 1,333.69 and 341.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.55, 1,333.69 and 341.27 is: 511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.55 : 1,333.69 = 341.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.55/1,333.69 = 341.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.55x = 1,333.69 × 341.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.55x = 455,148.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,148.39/889.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.66

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