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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.37, 1,341.56 and 347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.37, 1,341.56 and 347.25 is: 520.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.37 : 1,341.56 = 347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.37/1,341.56 = 347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.37x = 1,341.56 × 347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.37x = 465,862.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,862.61/895.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.30

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