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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.37, 1,342.90 and 245.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.37, 1,342.90 and 245.95 is: 368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.37 : 1,342.90 = 245.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.37/1,342.90 = 245.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.37x = 1,342.90 × 245.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.37x = 330,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,289.38/895.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.89

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