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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.88, 1,343.81 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.88, 1,343.81 and 246.61 is: 369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.88 : 1,343.81 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.88/1,343.81 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.88x = 1,343.81 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.88x = 331,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,396.98/895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.91

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