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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.10, 1,335.29 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.10, 1,335.29 and 273.74 is: 410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.10 : 1,335.29 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.10/1,335.29 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.10x = 1,335.29 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.10x = 365,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,514.24/890.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.64

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