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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.23, 1,342.92 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.23, 1,342.92 and 278.94 is: 418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.23 : 1,342.92 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.23/1,342.92 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.23x = 1,342.92 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.23x = 374,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,594.10/895.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.43

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