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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.00, 1,343.91 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.00, 1,343.91 and 246.74 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.00 : 1,343.91 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.00/1,343.91 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.00x = 1,343.91 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.00x = 331,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,590.56/896.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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