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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.27, 1,339.75 and 243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.27, 1,339.75 and 243.85 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.27 : 1,339.75 = 243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.27/1,339.75 = 243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.27x = 1,339.75 × 243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.27x = 326,698.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,698.04/893.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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