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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.35, 1,338 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.35, 1,338 and 275.88 is: 413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.35 : 1,338 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.35/1,338 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.35x = 1,338 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.35x = 369,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,120.75/892.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.65

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