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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.13, 1,338.31 and 344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.13, 1,338.31 and 344.23 is: 516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.13 : 1,338.31 = 344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.13/1,338.31 = 344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.13x = 1,338.31 × 344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.13x = 460,686.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,686.45/892.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.39

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