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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.08, 1,334.66 and 341.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.08, 1,334.66 and 341.84 is: 512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.08 : 1,334.66 = 341.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.08/1,334.66 = 341.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.08x = 1,334.66 × 341.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.08x = 456,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,240.17/890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.58

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