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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.72, 1,343.64 and 246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.72, 1,343.64 and 246.46 is: 369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.72 : 1,343.64 = 246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.72/1,343.64 = 246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.72x = 1,343.64 × 246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.72x = 331,153.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,153.51/895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.71

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