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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.44, 1,336.18 and 342.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.44, 1,336.18 and 342.67 is: 514.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.44 : 1,336.18 = 342.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.44/1,336.18 = 342.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.44x = 1,336.18 × 342.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.44x = 457,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,868.80/890.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.21

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