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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.01, 1,341.24 and 277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.01, 1,341.24 and 277.73 is: 416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.01 : 1,341.24 = 277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.01/1,341.24 = 277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.01x = 1,341.24 × 277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.01x = 372,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,501.20/894.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.66

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