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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.94, 1,337.86 and 242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.94, 1,337.86 and 242.63 is: 363.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.94 : 1,337.86 = 242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.94/1,337.86 = 242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.94x = 1,337.86 × 242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.94x = 324,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,604.97/891.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.93

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