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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.52, 1,335.77 and 241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.52, 1,335.77 and 241.27 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.52 : 1,335.77 = 241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.52/1,335.77 = 241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.52x = 1,335.77 × 241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.52x = 322,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,281.23/890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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