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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.78, 1,334.73 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.78, 1,334.73 and 240.50 is: 360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.78 : 1,334.73 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.78/1,334.73 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.78x = 1,334.73 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.78x = 321,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,002.57/889.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.77

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