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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.48, 1,343.36 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.48, 1,343.36 and 347.68 is: 521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.48 : 1,343.36 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.48/1,343.36 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.48x = 1,343.36 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.48x = 467,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,059.40/895.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.57

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