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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.05, 1,341.97 and 347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.05, 1,341.97 and 347.09 is: 520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.05 : 1,341.97 = 347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.05/1,341.97 = 347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.05x = 1,341.97 × 347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.05x = 465,776.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,776.79/895.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.39

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