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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895, 1,342.58 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895, 1,342.58 and 245.78 is: 368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895 : 1,342.58 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895/1,342.58 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895x = 1,342.58 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895x = 329,979.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,979.31/895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.69

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