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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.16, 1,338.78 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.16, 1,338.78 and 345.18 is: 517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.16 : 1,338.78 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.16/1,338.78 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.16x = 1,338.78 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.16x = 462,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,120.08/893.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.40

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