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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.28, 1,335.33 and 273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.28, 1,335.33 and 273.97 is: 410.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.28 : 1,335.33 = 273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.28/1,335.33 = 273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.28x = 1,335.33 × 273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.28x = 365,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,840.36/890.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.93

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