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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.34, 1,338.72 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.34, 1,338.72 and 276.08 is: 414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.34 : 1,338.72 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.34/1,338.72 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.34x = 1,338.72 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.34x = 369,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,593.82/892.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.18

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