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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.29, 1,339.91 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.29, 1,339.91 and 244.01 is: 366.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.29 : 1,339.91 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.29/1,339.91 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.29x = 1,339.91 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.29x = 326,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,950.22/893.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.01

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