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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.15, 1,342.23 and 278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.15, 1,342.23 and 278.68 is: 417.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.15 : 1,342.23 = 278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.15/1,342.23 = 278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.15x = 1,342.23 × 278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.15x = 374,052.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,052.66/895.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.87

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