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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.31, 1,339.46 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.31, 1,339.46 and 276.84 is: 415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.31 : 1,339.46 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.31/1,339.46 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.31x = 1,339.46 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.31x = 370,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,814.72/893.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.10

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