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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.97, 1,347.01 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.97, 1,347.01 and 248.76 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.97 : 1,347.01 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.97/1,347.01 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.97x = 1,347.01 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.97x = 335,082.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,082.21/897.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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