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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.84, 1,338.91 and 358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.84, 1,338.91 and 358.39 is: 537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.84 : 1,338.91 = 358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.84/1,338.91 = 358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.84x = 1,338.91 × 358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.84x = 479,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,851.95/892.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.44

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