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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.09, 1,343.03 and 347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.09, 1,343.03 and 347.31 is: 521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.09 : 1,343.03 = 347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.09/1,343.03 = 347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.09x = 1,343.03 × 347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.09x = 466,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,451.74/895.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.12

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