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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,342.91 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,342.91 and 246.06 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,342.91 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,342.91 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,342.91 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 330,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,435.20/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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