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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.40, 1,343.43 and 347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.40, 1,343.43 and 347.61 is: 521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.40 : 1,343.43 = 347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.40/1,343.43 = 347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.40x = 1,343.43 × 347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.40x = 466,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,989.70/895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.55

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