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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.41, 1,343.12 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.41, 1,343.12 and 246.13 is: 369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.41 : 1,343.12 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.41/1,343.12 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.41x = 1,343.12 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.41x = 330,577.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,577.54/895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.19

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