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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,342.10 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,342.10 and 347.40 is: 520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,342.10 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,342.10 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,342.10 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 466,245.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,245.54/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.72

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