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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.41, 1,336.35 and 343.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.41, 1,336.35 and 343.97 is: 515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.41 : 1,336.35 = 343.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.41/1,336.35 = 343.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.41x = 1,336.35 × 343.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.41x = 459,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,665.75/891.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.66

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