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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.37, 1,335.38 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.37, 1,335.38 and 265.59 is: 398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.37 : 1,335.38 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.37/1,335.38 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.37x = 1,335.38 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.37x = 354,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,662.25/890.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.33

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