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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.21, 1,343.32 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.21, 1,343.32 and 347.43 is: 521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.21 : 1,343.32 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.21/1,343.32 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.21x = 1,343.32 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.21x = 466,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,709.67/895.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.34

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