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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.09, 1,338.18 and 344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.09, 1,338.18 and 344.27 is: 516.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.09 : 1,338.18 = 344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.09/1,338.18 = 344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.09x = 1,338.18 × 344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.09x = 460,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,699.87/892.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.43

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