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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.70, 1,342.72 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.70, 1,342.72 and 348.24 is: 522.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.70 : 1,342.72 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.70/1,342.72 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.70x = 1,342.72 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.70x = 467,588.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,588.81/895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.04

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