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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.84, 1,340.60 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.84, 1,340.60 and 244.40 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.84 : 1,340.60 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.84/1,340.60 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.84x = 1,340.60 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.84x = 327,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,634.72/893.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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