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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,346.90 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,346.90 and 273.24 is: 409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,346.90 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,346.90 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,346.90 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 368,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,025.59/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.76

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