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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.03, 1,335.25 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.03, 1,335.25 and 273.72 is: 410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.03 : 1,335.25 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.03/1,335.25 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.03x = 1,335.25 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.03x = 365,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,479.44/890.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.64

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