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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.51, 1,336.28 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.51, 1,336.28 and 343.13 is: 514.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.51 : 1,336.28 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.51/1,336.28 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.51x = 1,336.28 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.51x = 458,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,509.36/890.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.89

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