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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,343.58 and 347.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,343.58 and 347.62 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,343.58 = 347.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,343.58 = 347.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,343.58 × 347.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 467,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,055.28/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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