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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.54, 1,343.17 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.54, 1,343.17 and 246.13 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.54 : 1,343.17 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.54/1,343.17 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.54x = 1,343.17 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.54x = 330,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,594.43/895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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