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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.36, 1,342.92 and 347.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.36, 1,342.92 and 347.49 is: 521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.36 : 1,342.92 = 347.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.36/1,342.92 = 347.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.36x = 1,342.92 × 347.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.36x = 466,651.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,651.27/895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.19

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