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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.07, 1,344.05 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.07, 1,344.05 and 246.75 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.07 : 1,344.05 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.07/1,344.05 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.07x = 1,344.05 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.07x = 331,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,643.10/896.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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