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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.26, 1,338.50 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.26, 1,338.50 and 276 is: 414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.26 : 1,338.50 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.26/1,338.50 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.26x = 1,338.50 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.26x = 369,426
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,426/892.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.03

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