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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.41, 1,341.52 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.41, 1,341.52 and 245.21 is: 367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.41 : 1,341.52 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.41/1,341.52 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.41x = 1,341.52 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.41x = 328,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,954.12/894.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.79

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