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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.03, 1,342.41 and 347.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.03, 1,342.41 and 347.47 is: 521.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.03 : 1,342.41 = 347.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.03/1,342.41 = 347.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.03x = 1,342.41 × 347.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.03x = 466,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,447.20/895.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.15

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