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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.82, 1,338.15 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.82, 1,338.15 and 344.20 is: 516.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.82 : 1,338.15 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.82/1,338.15 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.82x = 1,338.15 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.82x = 460,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,591.23/891.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.46

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