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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890, 1,334.88 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890, 1,334.88 and 341.76 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890 : 1,334.88 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890/1,334.88 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890x = 1,334.88 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890x = 456,208.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,208.59/890
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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