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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.36, 1,344.58 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.36, 1,344.58 and 247.08 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.36 : 1,344.58 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.36/1,344.58 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.36x = 1,344.58 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.36x = 332,218.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,218.83/896.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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