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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.17, 1,338.46 and 344.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.17, 1,338.46 and 344.39 is: 516.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.17 : 1,338.46 = 344.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.17/1,338.46 = 344.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.17x = 1,338.46 × 344.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.17x = 460,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,944.69/892.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.66

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