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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.22, 1,335 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.22, 1,335 and 273.74 is: 410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.22 : 1,335 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.22/1,335 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.22x = 1,335 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.22x = 365,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,442.90/890.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.51

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