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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.41, 1,344.51 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.41, 1,344.51 and 247.09 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.41 : 1,344.51 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.41/1,344.51 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.41x = 1,344.51 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.41x = 332,214.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,214.98/896.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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