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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.05, 1,334.44 and 341.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.05, 1,334.44 and 341.77 is: 512.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.05 : 1,334.44 = 341.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.05/1,334.44 = 341.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.05x = 1,334.44 × 341.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.05x = 456,071.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,071.56/890.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.41

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