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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.33, 1,342.87 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.33, 1,342.87 and 278.92 is: 418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.33 : 1,342.87 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.33/1,342.87 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.33x = 1,342.87 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.33x = 374,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,553.30/895.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.34

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