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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.39, 1,338.49 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.39, 1,338.49 and 276.10 is: 414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.39 : 1,338.49 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.39/1,338.49 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.39x = 1,338.49 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.39x = 369,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,557.09/892.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.12

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