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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.08, 1,342.89 and 347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.08, 1,342.89 and 347.34 is: 521.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.08 : 1,342.89 = 347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.08/1,342.89 = 347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.08x = 1,342.89 × 347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.08x = 466,439.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,439.41/895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.11

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