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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.05, 1,338.62 and 337.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.05, 1,338.62 and 337.51 is: 505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.05 : 1,338.62 = 337.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.05/1,338.62 = 337.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.05x = 1,338.62 × 337.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.05x = 451,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,797.62/893.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.91

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