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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.73, 1,340.46 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.73, 1,340.46 and 277.41 is: 416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.73 : 1,340.46 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.73/1,340.46 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.73x = 1,340.46 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.73x = 371,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,857.01/893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.07

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