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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.34, 1,339.32 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.34, 1,339.32 and 338.04 is: 506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.34 : 1,339.32 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.34/1,339.32 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.34x = 1,339.32 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.34x = 452,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,741.70/893.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.80

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