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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.64, 1,340.44 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.64, 1,340.44 and 244.37 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.64 : 1,340.44 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.64/1,340.44 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.64x = 1,340.44 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.64x = 327,563.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,563.32/893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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