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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.02, 1,339.38 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.02, 1,339.38 and 243.60 is: 365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.02 : 1,339.38 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.02/1,339.38 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.02x = 1,339.38 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.02x = 326,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,271.75/893.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.36

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