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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.86, 1,340.55 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.86, 1,340.55 and 244.44 is: 366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.86 : 1,340.55 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.86/1,340.55 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.86x = 1,340.55 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.86x = 327,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,684.04/893.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.60

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