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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.62, 1,344.94 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.62, 1,344.94 and 247.36 is: 371.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.62 : 1,344.94 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.62/1,344.94 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.62x = 1,344.94 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.62x = 332,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,684.36/896.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.04

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