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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.48, 1,343.10 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.48, 1,343.10 and 246.27 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.48 : 1,343.10 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.48/1,343.10 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.48x = 1,343.10 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.48x = 330,765.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,765.24/895.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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