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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.86, 1,338.46 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.86, 1,338.46 and 344.16 is: 516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.86 : 1,338.46 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.86/1,338.46 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.86x = 1,338.46 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.86x = 460,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,643.53/891.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.50

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