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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.49, 1,339.34 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.49, 1,339.34 and 337.66 is: 506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.49 : 1,339.34 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.49/1,339.34 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.49x = 1,339.34 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.49x = 452,236.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,236.51/892.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.72

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