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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.50, 1,340.40 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.50, 1,340.40 and 277.18 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.50 : 1,340.40 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.50/1,340.40 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.50x = 1,340.40 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.50x = 371,532.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,532.07/893.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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