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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,342.50 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,342.50 and 278.88 is: 418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,342.50 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,342.50 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,342.50 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 374,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,396.40/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.16

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