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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.19, 1,337.00 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.19, 1,337.00 and 335.90 is: 503.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.19 : 1,337.00 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.19/1,337.00 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.19x = 1,337.00 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.19x = 449,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,096.62/891.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.93

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