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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.05, 1,335.27 and 342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.05, 1,335.27 and 342.23 is: 513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.05 : 1,335.27 = 342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.05/1,335.27 = 342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.05x = 1,335.27 × 342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.05x = 456,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,969.45/890.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.42

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