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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.80, 1,343.76 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.80, 1,343.76 and 246.52 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.80 : 1,343.76 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.80/1,343.76 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.80x = 1,343.76 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.80x = 331,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,263.72/895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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