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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.74, 1,340.46 and 277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.74, 1,340.46 and 277.42 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.74 : 1,340.46 = 277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.74/1,340.46 = 277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.74x = 1,340.46 × 277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.74x = 371,870.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,870.41/893.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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