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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.84, 1,343.80 and 246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.84, 1,343.80 and 246.58 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.84 : 1,343.80 = 246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.84/1,343.80 = 246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.84x = 1,343.80 × 246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.84x = 331,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,354.20/895.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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