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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895, 1,342.44 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895, 1,342.44 and 245.74 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895 : 1,342.44 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895/1,342.44 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895x = 1,342.44 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895x = 329,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,891.21/895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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