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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.11, 1,338.51 and 344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.11, 1,338.51 and 344.14 is: 516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.11 : 1,338.51 = 344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.11/1,338.51 = 344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.11x = 1,338.51 × 344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.11x = 460,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,634.83/892.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.34

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