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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.44, 1,344.71 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.44, 1,344.71 and 247.16 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.44 : 1,344.71 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.44/1,344.71 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.44x = 1,344.71 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.44x = 332,358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,358.52/896.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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