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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.02, 1,342.49 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.02, 1,342.49 and 278.73 is: 418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.02 : 1,342.49 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.02/1,342.49 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.02x = 1,342.49 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.02x = 374,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,192.24/895.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.08

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