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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,343.51 and 347.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,343.51 and 347.55 is: 521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,343.51 = 347.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,343.51 = 347.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,343.51 × 347.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 466,935.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,935.16/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.52

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