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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.05, 1,342.46 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.05, 1,342.46 and 347.18 is: 520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.05 : 1,342.46 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.05/1,342.46 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.05x = 1,342.46 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.05x = 466,066.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,066.81/895.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.72

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