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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.02, 1,339.30 and 344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.02, 1,339.30 and 344.90 is: 517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.02 : 1,339.30 = 344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.02/1,339.30 = 344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.02x = 1,339.30 × 344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.02x = 461,924.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,924.57/893.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.26

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