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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.76, 1,344.16 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.76, 1,344.16 and 348.32 is: 522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.76 : 1,344.16 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.76/1,344.16 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.76x = 1,344.16 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.76x = 468,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,197.81/895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.68

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