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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.42, 1,341.18 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.42, 1,341.18 and 278 is: 416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.42 : 1,341.18 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.42/1,341.18 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.42x = 1,341.18 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.42x = 372,848.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,848.04/894.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.86

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