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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.53, 1,341.80 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.53, 1,341.80 and 245.36 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.53 : 1,341.80 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.53/1,341.80 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.53x = 1,341.80 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.53x = 329,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,224.05/894.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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