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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.42, 1,340.19 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.42, 1,340.19 and 277.04 is: 415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.42 : 1,340.19 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.42/1,340.19 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.42x = 1,340.19 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.42x = 371,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,286.24/893.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.58

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