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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.91, 1,344.35 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.91, 1,344.35 and 348.12 is: 522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.91 : 1,344.35 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.91/1,344.35 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.91x = 1,344.35 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.91x = 467,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,995.99/895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.37

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