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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.50, 1,343.50 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.50, 1,343.50 and 347.54 is: 521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.50 : 1,343.50 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.50/1,343.50 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.50x = 1,343.50 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.50x = 466,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,919.99/895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.41

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