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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.06, 1,335.02 and 273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.06, 1,335.02 and 273.77 is: 410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.06 : 1,335.02 = 273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.06/1,335.02 = 273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.06x = 1,335.02 × 273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.06x = 365,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,488.43/890.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.63

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