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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,342.97 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,342.97 and 246.08 is: 369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,342.97 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,342.97 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,342.97 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 330,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,478.06/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.11

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