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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.97, 1,334.88 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.97, 1,334.88 and 273.68 is: 410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.97 : 1,334.88 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.97/1,334.88 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.97x = 1,334.88 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.97x = 365,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,328.29/889.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.50

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