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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.79, 1,343.69 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.79, 1,343.69 and 246.51 is: 369.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.79 : 1,343.69 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.79/1,343.69 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.79x = 1,343.69 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.79x = 331,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,231.79/895.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.77

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