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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.66, 1,342.48 and 347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.66, 1,342.48 and 347.30 is: 520.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.66 : 1,342.48 = 347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.66/1,342.48 = 347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.66x = 1,342.48 × 347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.66x = 466,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,243.30/895.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.56

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