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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.51, 1,340.27 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.51, 1,340.27 and 244.25 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.51 : 1,340.27 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.51/1,340.27 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.51x = 1,340.27 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.51x = 327,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,353.02/893.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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