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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.53, 1,343.25 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.53, 1,343.25 and 246.27 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.53 : 1,343.25 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.53/1,343.25 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.53x = 1,343.25 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.53x = 330,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,802.18/895.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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