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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.38, 1,340.06 and 316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.38, 1,340.06 and 316.26 is: 474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.38 : 1,340.06 = 316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.38/1,340.06 = 316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.38x = 1,340.06 × 316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.38x = 423,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,807.38/893.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.39

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