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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.37, 1,336.03 and 343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.37, 1,336.03 and 343.27 is: 514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.37 : 1,336.03 = 343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.37/1,336.03 = 343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.37x = 1,336.03 × 343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.37x = 458,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,614.82/891.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.51

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