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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.14, 1,342.31 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.14, 1,342.31 and 346.91 is: 520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.14 : 1,342.31 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.14/1,342.31 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.14x = 1,342.31 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.14x = 465,652.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,652.32/895.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.20

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