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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.67, 1,341.99 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.67, 1,341.99 and 245.41 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.67 : 1,341.99 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.67/1,341.99 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.67x = 1,341.99 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.67x = 329,334.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,334.41/894.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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