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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.05, 1,341.56 and 347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.05, 1,341.56 and 347.02 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.05 : 1,341.56 = 347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.05/1,341.56 = 347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.05x = 1,341.56 × 347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.05x = 465,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,545.66/895.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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