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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.41, 1,334.09 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.41, 1,334.09 and 273.11 is: 409.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.41 : 1,334.09 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.41/1,334.09 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.41x = 1,334.09 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.41x = 364,353.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,353.32/889.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.66

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