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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.50, 1,341.60 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.50, 1,341.60 and 245.28 is: 367.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.50 : 1,341.60 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.50/1,341.60 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.50x = 1,341.60 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.50x = 329,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,067.65/894.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.88

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