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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.04, 1,335.06 and 273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.04, 1,335.06 and 273.81 is: 410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.04 : 1,335.06 = 273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.04/1,335.06 = 273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.04x = 1,335.06 × 273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.04x = 365,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,552.78/890.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.72

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