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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.46, 1,341.71 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.46, 1,341.71 and 245.19 is: 367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.46 : 1,341.71 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.46/1,341.71 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.46x = 1,341.71 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.46x = 328,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,972.65/894.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.79

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