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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.56, 1,333.96 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.56, 1,333.96 and 273.08 is: 409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.56 : 1,333.96 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.56/1,333.96 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.56x = 1,333.96 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.56x = 364,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,277.80/889.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.50

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