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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.32, 1,338.47 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.32, 1,338.47 and 276.02 is: 414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.32 : 1,338.47 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.32/1,338.47 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.32x = 1,338.47 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.32x = 369,436.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,436.42/892.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.02

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