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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.52, 1,338.82 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.52, 1,338.82 and 276.22 is: 414.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.52 : 1,338.82 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.52/1,338.82 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.52x = 1,338.82 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.52x = 369,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,808.86/892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.34

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