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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.04, 1,338.88 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.04, 1,338.88 and 337.60 is: 506.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.04 : 1,338.88 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.04/1,338.88 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.04x = 1,338.88 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.04x = 452,005.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,005.89/893.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.14

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