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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.67, 1,336.20 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.67, 1,336.20 and 343.11 is: 514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.67 : 1,336.20 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.67/1,336.20 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.67x = 1,336.20 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.67x = 458,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,463.58/890.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.74

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