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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.18, 1,342.75 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.18, 1,342.75 and 245.92 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.18 : 1,342.75 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.18/1,342.75 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.18x = 1,342.75 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.18x = 330,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,209.08/895.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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