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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.39, 1,341.27 and 269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.39, 1,341.27 and 269.51 is: 404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.39 : 1,341.27 = 269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.39/1,341.27 = 269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.39x = 1,341.27 × 269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.39x = 361,478.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,478.97/894.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.16

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