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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.67, 1,337.99 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.67, 1,337.99 and 344.30 is: 516.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.67 : 1,337.99 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.67/1,337.99 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.67x = 1,337.99 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.67x = 460,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,661.55/892.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.05

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