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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.44, 1,347.72 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.44, 1,347.72 and 249.24 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.44 : 1,347.72 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.44/1,347.72 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.44x = 1,347.72 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.44x = 335,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,905.73/898.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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