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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.54, 1,340.11 and 244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.54, 1,340.11 and 244.33 is: 366.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.54 : 1,340.11 = 244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.54/1,340.11 = 244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.54x = 1,340.11 × 244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.54x = 327,421.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,421.15/893.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.43

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