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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.37, 1,344.38 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.37, 1,344.38 and 247.02 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.37 : 1,344.38 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.37/1,344.38 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.37x = 1,344.38 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.37x = 332,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,087.51/896.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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