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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.95, 1,341.02 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.95, 1,341.02 and 244.69 is: 367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.95 : 1,341.02 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.95/1,341.02 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.95x = 1,341.02 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.95x = 328,131.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,131.44/893.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.06

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