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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.29, 1,341.43 and 245.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.29, 1,341.43 and 245.00 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.29 : 1,341.43 = 245.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.29/1,341.43 = 245.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.29x = 1,341.43 × 245.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.29x = 328,653.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,653.09/894.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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