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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.67, 1,337.71 and 275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.67, 1,337.71 and 275.36 is: 413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.67 : 1,337.71 = 275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.67/1,337.71 = 275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.67x = 1,337.71 × 275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.67x = 368,349.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,349.47/891.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.10

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