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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.13, 1,341.24 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.13, 1,341.24 and 244.84 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.13 : 1,341.24 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.13/1,341.24 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.13x = 1,341.24 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.13x = 328,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,389.20/894.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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