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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.35, 1,342.55 and 278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.35, 1,342.55 and 278.90 is: 418.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.35 : 1,342.55 = 278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.35/1,342.55 = 278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.35x = 1,342.55 × 278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.35x = 374,429.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,429.09/895.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.19

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