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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.04, 1,338.17 and 344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.04, 1,338.17 and 344.15 is: 516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.04 : 1,338.17 = 344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.04/1,338.17 = 344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.04x = 1,338.17 × 344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.04x = 460,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,529.75/892.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.27

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