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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.69, 1,336.73 and 344.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.69, 1,336.73 and 344.24 is: 516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.69 : 1,336.73 = 344.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.69/1,336.73 = 344.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.69x = 1,336.73 × 344.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.69x = 460,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,147.53/891.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.04

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