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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.53, 1,340.30 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.53, 1,340.30 and 244.27 is: 366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.53 : 1,340.30 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.53/1,340.30 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.53x = 1,340.30 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.53x = 327,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,388.45/893.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.40

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