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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.25, 1,338.53 and 336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.25, 1,338.53 and 336.92 is: 505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.25 : 1,338.53 = 336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.25/1,338.53 = 336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.25x = 1,338.53 × 336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.25x = 450,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,969.15/892.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.43

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