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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.37, 1,338.75 and 276.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.37, 1,338.75 and 276.07 is: 414.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.37 : 1,338.75 = 276.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.37/1,338.75 = 276.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.37x = 1,338.75 × 276.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.37x = 369,585.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,585.37/892.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.16

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