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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.94, 1,341 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.94, 1,341 and 244.68 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.94 : 1,341 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.94/1,341 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.94x = 1,341 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.94x = 328,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,115.88/893.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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