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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.97, 1,337.09 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.97, 1,337.09 and 336.16 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.97 : 1,337.09 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.97/1,337.09 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.97x = 1,337.09 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.97x = 449,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,476.17/890.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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