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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.58, 1,338.86 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.58, 1,338.86 and 276.28 is: 414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.58 : 1,338.86 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.58/1,338.86 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.58x = 1,338.86 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.58x = 369,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,900.24/892.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.42

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