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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.93, 1,340.74 and 244.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.93, 1,340.74 and 244.51 is: 366.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.93 : 1,340.74 = 244.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.93/1,340.74 = 244.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.93x = 1,340.74 × 244.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.93x = 327,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,819.92/893.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.72

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