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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.29, 1,341.45 and 278.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.29, 1,341.45 and 278.00 is: 417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.29 : 1,341.45 = 278.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.29/1,341.45 = 278.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.29x = 1,341.45 × 278.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.29x = 372,916.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,916.39/894.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.00

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