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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.25, 1,338.43 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.25, 1,338.43 and 276.38 is: 414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.25 : 1,338.43 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.25/1,338.43 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.25x = 1,338.43 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.25x = 369,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,915.28/892.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.59

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