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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.68, 1,338.53 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.68, 1,338.53 and 276.22 is: 414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.68 : 1,338.53 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.68/1,338.53 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.68x = 1,338.53 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.68x = 369,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,728.76/892.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.18

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