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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.27, 1,336.10 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.27, 1,336.10 and 343.08 is: 514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.27 : 1,336.10 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.27/1,336.10 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.27x = 1,336.10 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.27x = 458,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,387.47/891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.31

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