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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.74, 1,340.56 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.74, 1,340.56 and 244.47 is: 366.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.74 : 1,340.56 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.74/1,340.56 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.74x = 1,340.56 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.74x = 327,726.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,726.70/893.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.69

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