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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.69, 1,343.49 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.69, 1,343.49 and 246.38 is: 369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.69 : 1,343.49 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.69/1,343.49 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.69x = 1,343.49 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.69x = 331,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,001.42/895.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.55

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