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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.99, 1,344.06 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.99, 1,344.06 and 246.76 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.99 : 1,344.06 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.99/1,344.06 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.99x = 1,344.06 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.99x = 331,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,660.25/895.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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