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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.91, 1,343.86 and 246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.91, 1,343.86 and 246.69 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.91 : 1,343.86 = 246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.91/1,343.86 = 246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.91x = 1,343.86 × 246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.91x = 331,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,516.21/895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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