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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.10, 1,343.16 and 347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.10, 1,343.16 and 347.28 is: 521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.10 : 1,343.16 = 347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.10/1,343.16 = 347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.10x = 1,343.16 × 347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.10x = 466,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,452.60/895.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.12

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