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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.25, 1,339.22 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.25, 1,339.22 and 337.86 is: 506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.25 : 1,339.22 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.25/1,339.22 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.25x = 1,339.22 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.25x = 452,467.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,467.18/893.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.54

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