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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.68, 1,336.50 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.68, 1,336.50 and 343.58 is: 514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.68 : 1,336.50 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.68/1,336.50 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.68x = 1,336.50 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.68x = 459,194.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,194.67/891.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.98

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