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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.36, 1,334.12 and 273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.36, 1,334.12 and 273.07 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.36 : 1,334.12 = 273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.36/1,334.12 = 273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.36x = 1,334.12 × 273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.36x = 364,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,308.15/889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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