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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,343.30 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,343.30 and 279.18 is: 418.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,343.30 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,343.30 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,343.30 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 375,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,021.10/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.84

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