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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.67, 1,343.49 and 246.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.67, 1,343.49 and 246.41 is: 369.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.67 : 1,343.49 = 246.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.67/1,343.49 = 246.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.67x = 1,343.49 × 246.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.67x = 331,042.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,042.65/895.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.61

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