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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.02, 1,341.06 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.02, 1,341.06 and 244.76 is: 367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.02 : 1,341.06 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.02/1,341.06 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.02x = 1,341.06 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.02x = 328,237.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,237.85/894.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.15

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