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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,342.44 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,342.44 and 347.22 is: 520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,342.44 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,342.44 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,342.44 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 466,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,122.02/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.62

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