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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.08, 1,342.50 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.08, 1,342.50 and 245.70 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.08 : 1,342.50 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.08/1,342.50 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.08x = 1,342.50 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.08x = 329,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,852.25/895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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