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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.71, 1,343.63 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.71, 1,343.63 and 246.44 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.71 : 1,343.63 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.71/1,343.63 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.71x = 1,343.63 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.71x = 331,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,124.18/895.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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