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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.81, 1,343.70 and 246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.81, 1,343.70 and 246.55 is: 369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.81 : 1,343.70 = 246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.81/1,343.70 = 246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.81x = 1,343.70 × 246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.81x = 331,288.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,288.00/895.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.82

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