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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.57, 1,338.84 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.57, 1,338.84 and 276.27 is: 414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.57 : 1,338.84 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.57/1,338.84 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.57x = 1,338.84 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.57x = 369,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,881.33/892.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.40

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