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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.31, 1,344.13 and 348.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.31, 1,344.13 and 348.43 is: 522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.31 : 1,344.13 = 348.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.31/1,344.13 = 348.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.31x = 1,344.13 × 348.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.31x = 468,326.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,326.75/896.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.51

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