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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.28, 1,341.42 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.28, 1,341.42 and 245.08 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.28 : 1,341.42 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.28/1,341.42 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.28x = 1,341.42 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.28x = 328,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,755.21/894.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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