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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.00, 1,343.84 and 246.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.00, 1,343.84 and 246.78 is: 370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.00 : 1,343.84 = 246.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.00/1,343.84 = 246.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.00x = 1,343.84 × 246.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.00x = 331,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,631.60/896.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.13

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