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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.08, 1,341.70 and 347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.08, 1,341.70 and 347.05 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.08 : 1,341.70 = 347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.08/1,341.70 = 347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.08x = 1,341.70 × 347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.08x = 465,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,636.99/895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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