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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.40, 1,335.24 and 342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.40, 1,335.24 and 342.44 is: 513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.40 : 1,335.24 = 342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.40/1,335.24 = 342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.40x = 1,335.24 × 342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.40x = 457,239.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,239.59/890.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.52

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