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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.58, 1,339.38 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.58, 1,339.38 and 344.80 is: 517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.58 : 1,339.38 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.58/1,339.38 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.58x = 1,339.38 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.58x = 461,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,820.09/892.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.40

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