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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.53, 1,341.82 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.53, 1,341.82 and 278.24 is: 417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.53 : 1,341.82 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.53/1,341.82 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.53x = 1,341.82 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.53x = 373,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,341.64/894.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.36

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