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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.05, 1,337.96 and 344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.05, 1,337.96 and 344.18 is: 516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.05 : 1,337.96 = 344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.05/1,337.96 = 344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.05x = 1,337.96 × 344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.05x = 460,490.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,490.66/892.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.22

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