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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.72, 1,343.68 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.72, 1,343.68 and 246.44 is: 369.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.72 : 1,343.68 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.72/1,343.68 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.72x = 1,343.68 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.72x = 331,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,136.50/895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.69

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