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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.67, 1,334.51 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.67, 1,334.51 and 273.30 is: 409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.67 : 1,334.51 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.67/1,334.51 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.67x = 1,334.51 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.67x = 364,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,715.21/889.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.94

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