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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.39, 1,344.14 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.39, 1,344.14 and 280.16 is: 420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.39 : 1,344.14 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.39/1,344.14 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.39x = 1,344.14 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.39x = 376,566.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,566.14/896.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.09

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