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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.22, 1,337.51 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.22, 1,337.51 and 344.72 is: 516.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.22 : 1,337.51 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.22/1,337.51 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.22x = 1,337.51 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.22x = 461,070.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,070.65/892.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.77

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