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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.31, 1,344.48 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.31, 1,344.48 and 348.39 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.31 : 1,344.48 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.31/1,344.48 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.31x = 1,344.48 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.31x = 468,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,403.39/896.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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