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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.20, 1,341.97 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.20, 1,341.97 and 347.74 is: 521.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.20 : 1,341.97 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.20/1,341.97 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.20x = 1,341.97 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.20x = 466,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,656.65/895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.29

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