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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.02, 1,335.03 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.02, 1,335.03 and 273.73 is: 410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.02 : 1,335.03 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.02/1,335.03 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.02x = 1,335.03 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.02x = 365,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,437.44/890.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.59

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