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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.06, 1,341.15 and 244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.06, 1,341.15 and 244.79 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.06 : 1,341.15 = 244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.06/1,341.15 = 244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.06x = 1,341.15 × 244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.06x = 328,300.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,300.11/894.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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