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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.40, 1,347.26 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.40, 1,347.26 and 273.50 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.40 : 1,347.26 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.40/1,347.26 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.40x = 1,347.26 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.40x = 368,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,475.61/898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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