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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.34, 1,340.10 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.34, 1,340.10 and 316.26 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.34 : 1,340.10 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.34/1,340.10 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.34x = 1,340.10 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.34x = 423,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,820.03/893.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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