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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.01, 1,335.24 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.01, 1,335.24 and 273.69 is: 410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.01 : 1,335.24 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.01/1,335.24 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.01x = 1,335.24 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.01x = 365,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,441.84/890.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.60

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