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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.04, 1,335.18 and 342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.04, 1,335.18 and 342.39 is: 513.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.04 : 1,335.18 = 342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.04/1,335.18 = 342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.04x = 1,335.18 × 342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.04x = 457,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,152.28/890.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.63

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