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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.02, 1,338.44 and 344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.02, 1,338.44 and 344.33 is: 516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.02 : 1,338.44 = 344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.02/1,338.44 = 344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.02x = 1,338.44 × 344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.02x = 460,865.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,865.05/892.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.65

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