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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.73, 1,338.27 and 344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.73, 1,338.27 and 344.04 is: 516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.73 : 1,338.27 = 344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.73/1,338.27 = 344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.73x = 1,338.27 × 344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.73x = 460,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,418.41/891.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.32

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