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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.38, 1,338.72 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.38, 1,338.72 and 344.64 is: 517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.38 : 1,338.72 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.38/1,338.72 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.38x = 1,338.72 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.38x = 461,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,376.46/892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.02

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