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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,342.82 and 278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,342.82 and 278.84 is: 418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,342.82 = 278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,342.82 = 278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,342.82 × 278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 374,431.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,431.93/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.20

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