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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.77, 1,337.69 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.77, 1,337.69 and 242.52 is: 363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.77 : 1,337.69 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.77/1,337.69 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.77x = 1,337.69 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.77x = 324,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,416.58/891.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.79

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