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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.10, 1,344.69 and 348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.10, 1,344.69 and 348.27 is: 522.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.10 : 1,344.69 = 348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.10/1,344.69 = 348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.10x = 1,344.69 × 348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.10x = 468,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,315.19/896.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.61

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