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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.26, 1,340 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.26, 1,340 and 277 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.26 : 1,340 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.26/1,340 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.26x = 1,340 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.26x = 371,180
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,180/893.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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